Rachel has some stickers. She has 10 less stickers in Bag D than in Bag E. After 12 stickers were transferred from Bag E to Bag D, there were 56 stickers in Bag E.
- How many stickers were there in Bag E at first?
- How many stickers were there in Bag D in the end?
|
Bag D |
Bag E |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 10 |
Change |
+ 12 |
- 12 |
After |
1 u + 12 |
56 |
(a)
Number of stickers in Bag E at first
= 56 + 12
= 68
(b)
Number of stickers in Bag D at first
= 68 - 10
= 58
Number of stickers in Bag D in the end
= 58 + 12
= 70
Answer(s): (a) 68; (b) 70