Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 47 is less than ____ - 21.
- 66 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 47 is 48.
48 = ____ - 21
____ = 48 + 21
____ = 69
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 66 is 67.
67 = ____ + 12
____ = 67 - 12
____ = 55
Answer(s): (a) 69; (b) 55