Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 47 is less than ____ - 20.
- 80 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 47 is 48.
48 = ____ - 20
____ = 48 + 20
____ = 68
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 80 is 81.
81 = ____ + 12
____ = 81 - 12
____ = 69
Answer(s): (a) 68; (b) 69