Xandra and her sister have some stickers. Xandra had 55 more stickers than her sister. After Xandra gave her sister 40 stickers, her sister has 86 stickers now.
- How many stickers did her sister have at first?
- How many stickers does Xandra have now?
|
Xandra |
Her sister |
Before |
1 u + 55 |
1 u |
Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
After |
? |
86 |
(a)
Number of stickers that her sister had at first
= 86 -40
= 46
(b)
Number of stickers that Xandra had at first
= 1 u + 55
= 46 + 55
= 101
Number of stickers that Xandra has now
= 101 - 40
= 61
Answer(s): (a) 46; (b) 61