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Sarah has 275 red beads and 3 times as many blue beads. She uses a total of 156 beads to make a bracelet. How many beads are left?

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Answer: 994 beads

Explanation:

Red Beads = 275

Blue Beads = 825 (275 x 3)

825 + 275 = 1100 beads (total)

1100 - 156 = 994 beads

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