Mrs Lin baked 15 swiss rolls. She gave 2 swiss rolls to Elijah. She gave Claire 3 more swiss rolls than she gave Elijah.
- How many swiss rolls did Mrs Lin give to Claire?
- How many swiss rolls did Mrs Lin have left?
(a)
Number of swiss rolls that Mrs Lin gave to Claire
= 2 + 3
= 5
(b)
Number of swiss rolls that Mrs Lin gave away
= 2 + 5
= 7
Number of swiss rolls that Mrs Lin had left
= 15 - 7
= 8
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 8