Pamela and her cousin have some beads. Pamela had 60 more beads than her cousin. After Pamela gave her cousin 24 beads, her cousin has 96 beads now.
- How many beads did her cousin have at first?
- How many beads does Pamela have now?
|
Pamela |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 60 |
1 u |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
After |
? |
96 |
(a)
Number of beads that her cousin had at first
= 96 -24
= 72
(b)
Number of beads that Pamela had at first
= 1 u + 60
= 72 + 60
= 132
Number of beads that Pamela has now
= 132 - 24
= 108
Answer(s): (a) 72; (b) 108