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Sheet # 355

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1) Peter had some jelly beans. He bought 20 more and then ate 10. He has 50 jellybeans left. How many jellybeans did he have to begin with?







2) Joe had some marbles. He gave 5 to Mary. He bought 10 more marbles. He now has 74. How many marbles did he start with?








3) Al had some books. He sold 50 books. Then he gave away 20 books. He now has 120 books. How many books did he start with?

















































Answers for sheet # 355

1) 40 jellybeans

2) 69 marbles

3) 190 books

































































Answer for sheet # 353