Question

Cody was going to sell all of his stamp collection to buy a video game. after selling half of them he changed his mind. he then bought seventeen more. how many did he start with if he now has 44?

Answer 1

He now has 44 so subtract 17 from that and you get 27 (1/2 of the number of his original stamp collection). Then add 27 +27 and you get 54. I believe 54 is the answer. Hope that helps!