SOLUTION: Carla and Kari sell stereos. Last month Carla sold 25 more stereos than Kari. Together they sold 137. How many stereos did Kari sell? Do not enter units.

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Question 885011: Carla and Kari sell stereos. Last month Carla sold 25 more stereos than Kari. Together they sold 137. How many stereos did Kari sell?
Do not enter units.
Answer by Jon_Atman(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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137 - 25 = 112
112/2 = 56
56 + 25 = 81
Carla sold 56 + 25 stereos last month: Carla = 81
Kari sold 56 stereos last month: Kari = 56