Fanny and her brother have some stickers. Fanny had 54 more stickers than her brother. After Fanny gave her brother 32 stickers, her brother has 87 stickers now.
- How many stickers did her brother have at first?
- How many stickers does Fanny have now?
|
Fanny |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 54 |
1 u |
Change |
- 32 |
+ 32 |
After |
? |
87 |
(a)
Number of stickers that her brother had at first
= 87 -32
= 55
(b)
Number of stickers that Fanny had at first
= 1 u + 54
= 55 + 54
= 109
Number of stickers that Fanny has now
= 109 - 32
= 77
Answer(s): (a) 55; (b) 77