Eva and her brother have some beads. Eva had 64 more beads than her brother. After Eva gave her brother 17 beads, her brother has 93 beads now.
- How many beads did her brother have at first?
- How many beads does Eva have now?
|
Eva |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 64 |
1 u |
Change |
- 17 |
+ 17 |
After |
? |
93 |
(a)
Number of beads that her brother had at first
= 93 -17
= 76
(b)
Number of beads that Eva had at first
= 1 u + 64
= 76 + 64
= 140
Number of beads that Eva has now
= 140 - 17
= 123
Answer(s): (a) 76; (b) 123