Mrs Chew baked 12 pies. She gave 3 pies to Chloe. She gave Evan 3 more pies than she gave Chloe.
- How many pies did Mrs Chew give to Evan?
- How many pies did Mrs Chew have left?
(a)
Number of pies that Mrs Chew gave to Evan
= 3 + 3
= 6
(b)
Number of pies that Mrs Chew gave away
= 3 + 6
= 9
Number of pies that Mrs Chew had left
= 12 - 9
= 3
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 3