Question

Kathy distributes jelly beans among her friends. Alia gets 42 fewer jelly beans than Kelly, who gets 33 jelly beans. How many jelly beans does Alia get?

42 − 33
33 + 42
4 − 33
33 − 42
32 − 43

Answer 1

the correct answer would be 32-42

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. 33 - 42

Explanation:

Kathy distributes jelly beans among her friends.

Number of jelly beans received by Kelly after distribution of Jellies by Kathy = 33

Also, Alia gets 42 fewer jelly beans than Kelly

Now, we need to find the number of jelly beans received by Alia

So, Number of jelly beans received by Alia = No. of jelly beans received by Kelly - 33

⇒ Number of jelly beans received by Alia = 42 - 33

Therefore, The correct answer is D. 33 - 42