Paula has 12 more beads than John has. Together they have 84 beads. How many beads does Paula have?

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Tianna Briggs

20 January, 20:29

Paula has 12 more beads than John has. Together they have 84 beads. How many beads does Paula have?

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Kaylah Mora · Answer 1

First, you would subtract 12 from 84 beads (total beads in all). 84-12=72.

Then, you would divide by 2 since there is 2 people. 72:2=36.

John has 36 beads, but then you would add 12 again to find out what Paula has. 36+12=48.

Answer: Paula has 48 beads.