Irene has some cards. She has 6 less cards in Box S than in Box T. After 8 cards were transferred from Box T to Box S, there were 59 cards in Box T.
- How many cards were there in Box T at first?
- How many cards were there in Box S in the end?
|
Box S |
Box T |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 6 |
Change |
+ 8 |
- 8 |
After |
1 u + 8 |
59 |
(a)
Number of cards in Box T at first
= 59 + 8
= 67
(b)
Number of cards in Box S at first
= 67 - 6
= 61
Number of cards in Box S in the end
= 61 + 8
= 69
Answer(s): (a) 67; (b) 69