Raeann has some cards. She has 9 less cards in Bag E than in Bag F. After 14 cards were transferred from Bag F to Bag E, there were 41 cards in Bag F.
- How many cards were there in Bag F at first?
- How many cards were there in Bag E in the end?
|
Bag E |
Bag F |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 9 |
Change |
+ 14 |
- 14 |
After |
1 u + 14 |
41 |
(a)
Number of cards in Bag F at first
= 41 + 14
= 55
(b)
Number of cards in Bag E at first
= 55 - 9
= 46
Number of cards in Bag E in the end
= 46 + 14
= 60
Answer(s): (a) 55; (b) 60