Sarah and her cousin have some stickers. Sarah had 78 more stickers than her cousin. After Sarah gave her cousin 32 stickers, her cousin has 85 stickers now.
- How many stickers did her cousin have at first?
- How many stickers does Sarah have now?
|
Sarah |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 78 |
1 u |
Change |
- 32 |
+ 32 |
After |
? |
85 |
(a)
Number of stickers that her cousin had at first
= 85 -32
= 53
(b)
Number of stickers that Sarah had at first
= 1 u + 78
= 53 + 78
= 131
Number of stickers that Sarah has now
= 131 - 32
= 99
Answer(s): (a) 53; (b) 99