Neave had
58 as many pens as Victoria. After Neave bought another 43 pens, he had 14 less pens than Victoria. How many pens did Neave have at first?
| |
Neave |
Victoria |
| Before |
5 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 43 |
|
| After |
5 u + 43 |
8 u |
Victoria had 14 more pens than Neave in the end. So, if Neave had another 14 pens, he would have the same number of pens as Victoria.
8 u = 5 u + 43 + 14
8 u - 5 u = 43 + 14
3 u = 57
1 u = 57 ÷ 3 = 19
Number of pens that Neave had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 19
= 95
Answer: 95
