Shannon and her brother have some stickers. Shannon had 43 more stickers than her brother. After Shannon gave her brother 37 stickers, her brother has 98 stickers now.
- How many stickers did her brother have at first?
- How many stickers does Shannon have now?
|
Shannon |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 43 |
1 u |
Change |
- 37 |
+ 37 |
After |
? |
98 |
(a)
Number of stickers that her brother had at first
= 98 -37
= 61
(b)
Number of stickers that Shannon had at first
= 1 u + 43
= 61 + 43
= 104
Number of stickers that Shannon has now
= 104 - 37
= 67
Answer(s): (a) 61; (b) 67