Kathy, Usha and Shannon have 444 pens altogether. After Usha gave Shannon 45 pens and Shannon gave Kathy 18 pens, they all have equal number of pens.
- How many pens did each girl have in the end?
- How many pens did Shannon have at first?
|
Kathy |
Usha |
Shannon |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
444 |
Change 1 |
|
- 45 |
+ 45 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 18 |
|
- 18 |
|
After |
148 |
148 |
148 |
444 |
(a)
Number of pens that each of them had in the end
= 444 ÷ 3
= 148
(b)
Number of pens that Shannon had at first
= 148 + 18 - 45
= 121
Answer(s): (a) 148; (b) 121