Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 41 is less than ____ - 24.
- 71 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 41 is 42.
42 = ____ - 24
____ = 42 + 24
____ = 66
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 71 is 72.
72 = ____ + 10
____ = 72 - 10
____ = 62
Answer(s): (a) 66; (b) 62