Question

There are 99 candies. Child 1 takes away 24 candies first, and 46 candies later, while Child 2 takes away 19. How many candies are left after Child 1 takes away his share?

• A. 27
• B. 29
• C. 28
• D. 30

Answer 1

The correct option is B 29

Total number of candies $=99$
Number of candies left after Child 1 takes away first share $=99-24=75$
Number of candies left after Child 1 takes away second share $=75-46=29$


Therefore, $29$ candies are left after child 1 takes away his share.