Question

Jill got $90$ marks in a test. Jack got $8$ marks less than Jill. How many marks did Jack get?

• A. $72$
• B. $98$
• C. $82$
• D. $89$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $82$

To subtract 8 from $90,$ we move $8$ steps to the left on the number line.
So, Jack got $82$ marks on the test.