Penelope and her sister have some stickers. Penelope had 40 more stickers than her sister. After Penelope gave her sister 40 stickers, her sister has 98 stickers now.
- How many stickers did her sister have at first?
- How many stickers does Penelope have now?
|
Penelope |
Her sister |
Before |
1 u + 40 |
1 u |
Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
After |
? |
98 |
(a)
Number of stickers that her sister had at first
= 98 -40
= 58
(b)
Number of stickers that Penelope had at first
= 1 u + 40
= 58 + 40
= 98
Number of stickers that Penelope has now
= 98 - 40
= 58
Answer(s): (a) 58; (b) 58