Question

Amy has $16$ chocolates. She distributes $7$ of them among her friends. How many chocolates are left with Amy?

• A. $9$
• B. $6$
• C. $5$
• D. $8$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $9$

Amy has $16$ chocolates and she distributes $7$ of them among her friends.
Number of chocolates left with her $=16-7$

We draw a number line and subtract $7$ from $16,$ i.e, starting from $16,$ we move $7$ places to the left.

$16-7=9$
So, $9$ chocolates are left with Amy.