Gillian has some coins. She has 12 less coins in Packet K than in Packet L. After 20 coins were transferred from Packet L to Packet K, there were 68 coins in Packet L.
- How many coins were there in Packet L at first?
- How many coins were there in Packet K in the end?
|
Packet K |
Packet L |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 12 |
Change |
+ 20 |
- 20 |
After |
1 u + 20 |
68 |
(a)
Number of coins in Packet L at first
= 68 + 20
= 88
(b)
Number of coins in Packet K at first
= 88 - 12
= 76
Number of coins in Packet K in the end
= 76 + 20
= 96
Answer(s): (a) 88; (b) 96