Question

John, Mary, and Carol are putting a puzzle together. John has found 35 pieces and Mary has found 28. If there are 100 pieces in the puzzle, how many pieces are left for Carol to find?

Answer 1

37 pieces are left for Carol to find.

Explanation:

John, Mary and Carol are putting a puzzle together.

Puzzle has total = 100 pieces

John has found = 35 pieces

Mary has found = 28 pieces

Total pieces are found by John and Mary = 35 + 28 = 63 pieces

Now the remaining pieces are = 100 - 63 = 37 pieces

So 37 pieces are left in the puzzle for Carol to find.