Xuan and her brother have some stamps. Xuan had 48 more stamps than her brother. After Xuan gave her brother 33 stamps, her brother has 80 stamps now.
- How many stamps did her brother have at first?
- How many stamps does Xuan have now?
|
Xuan |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 48 |
1 u |
Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
After |
? |
80 |
(a)
Number of stamps that her brother had at first
= 80 -33
= 47
(b)
Number of stamps that Xuan had at first
= 1 u + 48
= 47 + 48
= 95
Number of stamps that Xuan has now
= 95 - 33
= 62
Answer(s): (a) 47; (b) 62