Paul and Xandra share some pens.
23 of Paul's pens is equal to
25 of Xandra's pens. Given that Xandra has 14 pens more than Paul, how many pens do they have altogether?
23 of Paul's pens = 25 of Xandra's pens
Number of Paul's pens = 3 u
Number of Xandra's pens = 5 u
Number of pens that Xandra has more than Paul
= 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
