Jen and her cousin have some stickers. Jen had 58 more stickers than her cousin. After Jen gave her cousin 39 stickers, her cousin has 99 stickers now.
- How many stickers did her cousin have at first?
- How many stickers does Jen have now?
|
Jen |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 58 |
1 u |
Change |
- 39 |
+ 39 |
After |
? |
99 |
(a)
Number of stickers that her cousin had at first
= 99 -39
= 60
(b)
Number of stickers that Jen had at first
= 1 u + 58
= 60 + 58
= 118
Number of stickers that Jen has now
= 118 - 39
= 79
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 79