Julie and her brother have some stickers. Julie had 73 more stickers than her brother. After Julie gave her brother 38 stickers, her brother has 90 stickers now.
- How many stickers did her brother have at first?
- How many stickers does Julie have now?
|
Julie |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 73 |
1 u |
Change |
- 38 |
+ 38 |
After |
? |
90 |
(a)
Number of stickers that her brother had at first
= 90 -38
= 52
(b)
Number of stickers that Julie had at first
= 1 u + 73
= 52 + 73
= 125
Number of stickers that Julie has now
= 125 - 38
= 87
Answer(s): (a) 52; (b) 87