Jodi has a collection of 153 shells. She gives 39 shells to her sister Sherri. Then their mother gives each sister 28 shells.

Question

Part A
How many shells does Sherri have now?

A.
28

B.
67

C.
142

D.
181

Part B
How many shells does Jodi have now?

A.28

B.67

C.142

D.181

Answer 1

Part A: Sherri now has 67 shells (153 - 39 + 28 = 142, and then 142/2 = 67).

Part B: Jodi now has 86 shells (153 - 39 - 28 = 86).