There were 19 more white small pebbles than pink small pebbles in a packet. Another 40 white small pebbles and 12 pink small pebbles were put into the packet. How many more white small pebbles than pink small pebbles were there in the end?
| |
White |
Pink |
| Before |
1 u + 19 |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 40 |
+ 12 |
| After |
1 u + 59 |
1 u + 12 |
Number of white small pebbles in the end
= 1 u + 19 + 40
= 1 u + 59
Number of pink small pebbles = 1 u + 12
Number of white small pebbles more than pink small pebbles in the end
= 59 - 12
= 47
Answer(s): 47
