Question

Stacy got $8$ coins from her father and $6$ coins from her mother. She put $7$ coins in the piggy bank. How many coins are left with her?

• A. $4$
• B. $6$
• C. $9$
• D. $7$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $7$

To find the total number of coins collected by Stacy, we can use a number line as shown in the given image.

So, Stacy collected $8+6=14$ coins
She put $7$ coins in the piggy bank.
To find the number of coins left with Stacy, we can use a number line as shown in the given image.
So, the number of coins left with Stacy $=14-7=7$