Question

At a flower shop, there are 43 roses and 27 tulips. How many fewer/more tulips are there than roses?

• A. 16 fewer
• B. 18 more
• C. 16 more
• D. 18 fewer

Answer 1

The correct option is A 16 fewer

Number of roses $=43$
Number of tulips $=27$
Difference between rose and tulips $=43-27$
The problem can be solved using any strategy. The standard algorithm, decomposition method, and compensation method of solving is given below:
$43-27=16$
Therefore, there are 16 fewer tulips than roses.