Natalie has some stamps. She has 2 less stamps in Bag G than in Bag H. After 7 stamps were transferred from Bag H to Bag G, there were 68 stamps in Bag H.
- How many stamps were there in Bag H at first?
- How many stamps were there in Bag G in the end?
|
Bag G |
Bag H |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 2 |
Change |
+ 7 |
- 7 |
After |
1 u + 7 |
68 |
(a)
Number of stamps in Bag H at first
= 68 + 7
= 75
(b)
Number of stamps in Bag G at first
= 75 - 2
= 73
Number of stamps in Bag G in the end
= 73 + 7
= 80
Answer(s): (a) 75; (b) 80