Cindy and her sister have some cards. Cindy had 71 more cards than her sister. After Cindy gave her sister 14 cards, her sister has 96 cards now.
- How many cards did her sister have at first?
- How many cards does Cindy have now?
|
Cindy |
Her sister |
Before |
1 u + 71 |
1 u |
Change |
- 14 |
+ 14 |
After |
? |
96 |
(a)
Number of cards that her sister had at first
= 96 -14
= 82
(b)
Number of cards that Cindy had at first
= 1 u + 71
= 82 + 71
= 153
Number of cards that Cindy has now
= 153 - 14
= 139
Answer(s): (a) 82; (b) 139