Emma has some buttons. She has 8 less buttons in Box G than in Box H. After 14 buttons were transferred from Box H to Box G, there were 54 buttons in Box H.
- How many buttons were there in Box H at first?
- How many buttons were there in Box G in the end?
|
Box G |
Box H |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 8 |
Change |
+ 14 |
- 14 |
After |
1 u + 14 |
54 |
(a)
Number of buttons in Box H at first
= 54 + 14
= 68
(b)
Number of buttons in Box G at first
= 68 - 8
= 60
Number of buttons in Box G in the end
= 60 + 14
= 74
Answer(s): (a) 68; (b) 74