Fanny and her brother have some cards. Fanny had 70 more cards than her brother. After Fanny gave her brother 12 cards, her brother has 75 cards now.
- How many cards did her brother have at first?
- How many cards does Fanny have now?
|
Fanny |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 70 |
1 u |
Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
After |
? |
75 |
(a)
Number of cards that her brother had at first
= 75 -12
= 63
(b)
Number of cards that Fanny had at first
= 1 u + 70
= 63 + 70
= 133
Number of cards that Fanny has now
= 133 - 12
= 121
Answer(s): (a) 63; (b) 121