Usha and her cousin have some marbles. Usha had 70 more marbles than her cousin. After Usha gave her cousin 38 marbles, her cousin has 85 marbles now.
- How many marbles did her cousin have at first?
- How many marbles does Usha have now?
|
Usha |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 70 |
1 u |
Change |
- 38 |
+ 38 |
After |
? |
85 |
(a)
Number of marbles that her cousin had at first
= 85 -38
= 47
(b)
Number of marbles that Usha had at first
= 1 u + 70
= 47 + 70
= 117
Number of marbles that Usha has now
= 117 - 38
= 79
Answer(s): (a) 47; (b) 79