Min and her brother have some beads. Min had 64 more beads than her brother. After Min gave her brother 28 beads, her brother has 62 beads now.
- How many beads did her brother have at first?
- How many beads does Min have now?
|
Min |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 64 |
1 u |
Change |
- 28 |
+ 28 |
After |
? |
62 |
(a)
Number of beads that her brother had at first
= 62 -28
= 34
(b)
Number of beads that Min had at first
= 1 u + 64
= 34 + 64
= 98
Number of beads that Min has now
= 98 - 28
= 70
Answer(s): (a) 34; (b) 70