Esther and her brother have some beads. Esther had 40 more beads than her brother. After Esther gave her brother 19 beads, her brother has 83 beads now.
- How many beads did her brother have at first?
- How many beads does Esther have now?
|
Esther |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 40 |
1 u |
Change |
- 19 |
+ 19 |
After |
? |
83 |
(a)
Number of beads that her brother had at first
= 83 -19
= 64
(b)
Number of beads that Esther had at first
= 1 u + 40
= 64 + 40
= 104
Number of beads that Esther has now
= 104 - 19
= 85
Answer(s): (a) 64; (b) 85