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The question in the image asks to find which number sentence correctly represents how to calculate the total number of ribbons Rita had left after giving some away.

Given:
- Rita had **37 large ribbons** in the first box.
- She had **56 small ribbons** in the second box.
- She **gave away 28 large ribbons** to her sister.

To calculate the total number of ribbons Rita had left:
1. She initially had \(37 + 56 = 93\) ribbons in total (combining the ribbons from both boxes).
2. After giving away 28 large ribbons, she is left with \(93 - 28 = 65\) ribbons.

So, the correct number sentence that represents this calculation is:  
**\(37 + 56 - 28 = 65\)**.  

This is why the first option, **\(37 + 56 - 28\)**, is selected in the image as the correct answer.

Would you like more details on this, or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:
1. What is the significance of subtracting 28 in the given problem?
2. Can this problem be solved in a different order (e.g., subtraction first)?
3. How would the total change if she gave away ribbons from both boxes?
4. What other operations would have made the problem incorrect?
5. How can you generalize this problem for different numbers of ribbons?

**Tip:** Always combine quantities first before performing any subtraction or deduction operations to ensure you're working with the complete set.

Rita had two boxes of ribbons. She had 37 large ribbons in the first box and 56 small ribbons in the second box. She gave 28 of the large ribbons to her sister. Which number sentences can be used to find the number of ribbons Rita had left in the two boxes?

Learn how to solve a basic arithmetic problem involving addition and subtraction. Rita had 37 large ribbons and 56 small ribbons, and she gave away 28 ribbons. Find out how many ribbons are left in her two boxes with a simple calculation.

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