There were 26 more pupils in Group L than in Group M. If 12 pupils transferred from Group L to Group M, how many more pupils would be in Group L than in Group M?
| |
Group L |
Group M |
|
| Before |
1 u + 26 |
1 u |
|
| Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
|
| After |
1 u + 14 |
1 u + 12 |
|
Number of pupils that Group L had after transferring to Group M
= 1 u + 26 - 12
= 1 u + 14
Number of pupils that Group M had after the transfer
= 1 u + 12
Number of pupils in Group L more than in Group M
= 14 - 12
= 2
Answer(s): 2
