Mrs Loo baked 12 pies. She gave 2 pies to Liam. She gave Lilian 4 more pies than she gave Liam.
- How many pies did Mrs Loo give to Lilian?
- How many pies did Mrs Loo have left?
(a)
Number of pies that Mrs Loo gave to Lilian
= 2 + 4
= 6
(b)
Number of pies that Mrs Loo gave away
= 2 + 6
= 8
Number of pies that Mrs Loo had left
= 12 - 8
= 4
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 4