Valen and Shannon share some pens.
34 of Valen's pens is equal to
37 of Shannon's pens. Given that Valen has 15 pens less than Shannon, how many pens do they have altogether?
34 of Valen's pens = 37 of Shannon's pens
Number of Valen's pens = 4 u
Number of Shannon's pens = 7 u
Number of pens that Valen has less than Shannon
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Total number of pens
= 4 u + 7 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 5
= 55
Answer(s): 55
