Xylia has some stamps. She has 6 less stamps in Packet U than in Packet V. After 9 stamps were transferred from Packet V to Packet U, there were 84 stamps in Packet V.
- How many stamps were there in Packet V at first?
- How many stamps were there in Packet U in the end?
|
Packet U |
Packet V |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 6 |
Change |
+ 9 |
- 9 |
After |
1 u + 9 |
84 |
(a)
Number of stamps in Packet V at first
= 84 + 9
= 93
(b)
Number of stamps in Packet U at first
= 93 - 6
= 87
Number of stamps in Packet U in the end
= 87 + 9
= 96
Answer(s): (a) 93; (b) 96