Tina has some stamps. She has 15 less stamps in Packet Y than in Packet Z. After 24 stamps were transferred from Packet Z to Packet Y, there were 60 stamps in Packet Z.
- How many stamps were there in Packet Z at first?
- How many stamps were there in Packet Y in the end?
|
Packet Y |
Packet Z |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 15 |
Change |
+ 24 |
- 24 |
After |
1 u + 24 |
60 |
(a)
Number of stamps in Packet Z at first
= 60 + 24
= 84
(b)
Number of stamps in Packet Y at first
= 84 - 15
= 69
Number of stamps in Packet Y in the end
= 69 + 24
= 93
Answer(s): (a) 84; (b) 93