Victoria and her cousin have some erasers. Victoria had 45 more erasers than her cousin. After Victoria gave her cousin 15 erasers, her cousin has 68 erasers now.
- How many erasers did her cousin have at first?
- How many erasers does Victoria have now?
|
Victoria |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 45 |
1 u |
Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
After |
? |
68 |
(a)
Number of erasers that her cousin had at first
= 68 -15
= 53
(b)
Number of erasers that Victoria had at first
= 1 u + 45
= 53 + 45
= 98
Number of erasers that Victoria has now
= 98 - 15
= 83
Answer(s): (a) 53; (b) 83