Lynn had 233 pens. Zara had 169 pens. She gave 27 pens to Lynn.
- How many pens did Zara have in the end?
- How many more pens did Lynn have than Zara in the end?
(a)
Number of pens that Zara had at the end
= 169 - 27
= 142
(b)
Number of pens that Lynn had
= 233 + 27
= 260
Number of pens that Lynn had more than Zara in the end
= 260 - 142
= 118
Answer(s): (a) 142; (b) 118