Question

The given abacus represents the total number of candies Fenix has. If he gives away 30, how many are left?

• A. 5 Tens and 9 Ones
  
• B. 9 Tens and 5 Ones
• C. 7 Tens and 9 Ones
• D. 6 Tens and 9 Ones
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A 5 Tens and 9 Ones


Say: Let’s find out the number of candies remaining with Fenix.

Steps:
$\bullet$ The given abacus has 8 beads over “T” representing 8 Tens and 9 beads over “O” representing 9 Ones.
$\bullet$ 8 Tens and 9 Ones = 89
$\bullet$ Fenix gives away 30 candies.
$\bullet$ To find the number of candies remaining with Fenix, we will subtract the number of candies he gives away from the total number of candies he had.
$\bullet$ So, 89 – 30 = 59 = 5 Tens and 9 Ones.
$\bullet$ Hence, Option B is the correct answer.