Question

Erin had 55 stuffed bears. She took out her favorite 7 bears and then equally divided the other bears among her 3 sisters. Erin's youngest sister, Su, already had 15 stuffed bears. How many stuffed bears does Su have now?

Answer 1

27 stuffed bears

Explanation:

Erin: 55 Su: 15

Erin: 55-7=48 ( 7 will be kept for herself)

Erin and her sisters: 48/4= 12

Each sister besides Erin and Su have 12

Su: 15+12=27

Thus, Su will have 27 stuffed bears

Answer 2

31 Stuffed Bears

Explanation:

55 - 7 = 48

48 / 3 = 16

16 + 15 = 31

Sue has 31 stuffed bears