Question

Victor has 29 chocolates.His brother takes away 4 and his sister takes 13.How many chocolates are left with him?​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\large{\underline{\boxed{\sf 12}}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that ;

Victor has 29 chocolates.

⇒ Total no of chocolates = 29

Now,

His brother takes away 4 chocolates.

Therefore, remaining chocolate -

$\implies$ 29 - 4

$\implies$ 25

Also, his sister takes 13 chocolates.

Therefore, remaining chocolate -

$\implies$ 25 - 13

$\implies$ 12

Hence, the total chocolates left with victor is 12.

Answer 2

Answer :

• Victor has = 29 chocolates
• Brother takes = 4 chocolates
• Sister takes = 13 chocolates
• Chocolates left with him = ?

To get the final number of chocolates left, we can either add the total chocolates subtracted or else subtract the chocolates step Wise.

★ By adding the values that are to be subtracted :

$\bf{\rightarrow} \: 13 + 4$

$\bf{\rightarrow} \: 17$

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Now subtract 17 from 29

$\bf{\rightarrow} \: 29 - 17$

$\bf{\rightarrow} \: 12$

.°. 12 chocolates are left with Victor

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★ By subtracting step wise :

First subtract 4 from 29

$\bf{\rightarrow} \: 29 - 4$

$\bf{\rightarrow} \: 25$

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Then, subtract 13 from 25

$\bf{\rightarrow} \: 25 - 13$

$\bf{\rightarrow} \: 12$

.°. 12 chocolates are left with Victor