Lucy had 200 pens. Nora had 130 pens. She threw away 25 pens and Lucy bought another 29 pens.
- How many pens did Nora have in the end?
- How many more pens did Lucy have than Nora in the end?
(a)
Number of pens that Nora had in the end
= 130 - 25
= 105
(b)
Number of pens that Lucy had
= 200 + 29
= 229
Number of pens that Lucy had more than Nora in the end
= 229 - 105
= 124
Answer(s): (a) 105; (b) 124