Rita had 24 more barrettes than zoe. after she gave 5 barrettes to zoe, rita had twice as many barrettes as zoe. how many barrettes did rita had left?

Zoe originally had 9 barettes.

Rita originally had 33 barettes.

Zoe then had 14 barettes.

Rita then had 28 barettes.

28/2=14

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