Mrs Lim baked 11 pies. She gave 2 pies to Grace. She gave Charlotte 5 more pies than she gave Grace.
- How many pies did Mrs Lim give to Charlotte?
- How many pies did Mrs Lim have left?
(a)
Number of pies that Mrs Lim gave to Charlotte
= 2 + 5
= 7
(b)
Number of pies that Mrs Lim gave away
= 2 + 7
= 9
Number of pies that Mrs Lim had left
= 11 - 9
= 2
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 2