Asher had
25 as many pens as Jade. After Asher gave away 38 pens, he had 80 less pens than Jade. How many pens did Jade have?
| |
Asher |
Jade |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 38 |
|
| After |
2 u - 38 |
5 u |
Jade had 80 more pens than Asher in the end. So, if Asher had another 80 pens, he would have the same number of pens as Jade.
5 u = 2 u - 38 + 80
5 u - 2 u = 80 - 38
3 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Number of pens that Jade had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 14
= 70
Answer: 70
