Opal has some stamps. She has 8 less stamps in Packet R than in Packet S. After 10 stamps were transferred from Packet S to Packet R, there were 48 stamps in Packet S.
- How many stamps were there in Packet S at first?
- How many stamps were there in Packet R in the end?
|
Packet R |
Packet S |
Before |
1 u |
1 u + 8 |
Change |
+ 10 |
- 10 |
After |
1 u + 10 |
48 |
(a)
Number of stamps in Packet S at first
= 48 + 10
= 58
(b)
Number of stamps in Packet R at first
= 58 - 8
= 50
Number of stamps in Packet R in the end
= 50 + 10
= 60
Answer(s): (a) 58; (b) 60