Ian and Nicole share some pens.
23 of Ian's pens is equal to
25 of Nicole's pens. Given that Nicole has 14 pens more than Ian, how many pens do they have altogether?
23 of Ian's pens = 25 of Nicole's pens
Number of Ian's pens = 3 u
Number of Nicole's pens = 5 u
Number of pens that Nicole has more than Ian
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Total number of pens
= 3 u + 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 7
= 56
Answer(s): 56
