Question 26 of 48intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical3 marks

Preeti's school has 423 children. Her school has 178 children less than her cousin's school. How many children study in Preeti's cousin's school?

Correct Answer

Given: Preeti's school has 423 children. Preeti's school has 178 children less than her cousin's school.

Understanding: Cousin's school has 178 more children than Preeti's school.

Calculation: Cousin's school = 423 + 178 = 601

Answer: 601 children study in Preeti's cousin's school.

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 3) | Q: 3 | (Page Page 11)
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Explanation

Preeti's school has 178 children less than her cousin's school. This means cousin's school has 178 more children. So, cousin's school = 423 + 178 = 601.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Preeti's school has 423 children

  2. Step 2: Cousin's school has 178 more children than Preeti's school

  3. Step 3: Cousin's school = 423 + 178

  4. Step 4: Add: 423 + 178 = 601 children

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