Marion and her sister have some stamps. Marion had 57 more stamps than her sister. After Marion gave her sister 33 stamps, her sister has 70 stamps now.
- How many stamps did her sister have at first?
- How many stamps does Marion have now?
|
Marion |
Her sister |
Before |
1 u + 57 |
1 u |
Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
After |
? |
70 |
(a)
Number of stamps that her sister had at first
= 70 -33
= 37
(b)
Number of stamps that Marion had at first
= 1 u + 57
= 37 + 57
= 94
Number of stamps that Marion has now
= 94 - 33
= 61
Answer(s): (a) 37; (b) 61