Mrs Chong baked 14 cakes. She gave 3 cakes to Harris. She gave Hazel 3 more cakes than she gave Harris.
- How many cakes did Mrs Chong give to Hazel?
- How many cakes did Mrs Chong have left?
(a)
Number of cakes that Mrs Chong gave to Hazel
= 3 + 3
= 6
(b)
Number of cakes that Mrs Chong gave away
= 3 + 6
= 9
Number of cakes that Mrs Chong had left
= 14 - 9
= 5
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 5