Mrs Loh baked 15 pies. She gave 2 pies to Gavin. She gave Owen 6 more pies than she gave Gavin.
- How many pies did Mrs Loh give to Owen?
- How many pies did Mrs Loh have left?
(a)
Number of pies that Mrs Loh gave to Owen
= 2 + 6
= 8
(b)
Number of pies that Mrs Loh gave away
= 2 + 8
= 10
Number of pies that Mrs Loh had left
= 15 - 10
= 5
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) 5