Jean and her brother have some stamps. Jean had 61 more stamps than her brother. After Jean gave her brother 16 stamps, her brother has 62 stamps now.
- How many stamps did her brother have at first?
- How many stamps does Jean have now?
|
Jean |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 61 |
1 u |
Change |
- 16 |
+ 16 |
After |
? |
62 |
(a)
Number of stamps that her brother had at first
= 62 -16
= 46
(b)
Number of stamps that Jean had at first
= 1 u + 61
= 46 + 61
= 107
Number of stamps that Jean has now
= 107 - 16
= 91
Answer(s): (a) 46; (b) 91