P4 Math: Excess and Shortage

The question type below introduces the concept of Excess and Shortage.

Such questions often appear in P4 exam papers in Section C.

Mr Bala have a sum of money to buy cupcakes. If he buys 3 cupcakes, he will have a change of $13. If he buys 8 cupcakes instead, he will be short of $12.

How much did Mr Bala have at first?

The difference between cupcakes and muffins is the toppings!

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