Question

Lexi needs 144 beads. A large box holds 100 beads. A medium box holds 10 beads. A small box holds 1 bead. Lexi already had 1 large box and 4 small boxes. How many medium boxes of beads does she need?

Answer 1

She has 144-100=44.  44-4=40.  Medium holds to beads you will need 4 medium boxes.

Answer 2

She need 4 medium box to hold 144 beads.