Yesterday, Rael had 36 more pens than Brandon. Today, Rael gave Brandon
59 of his pens. As a result, he has half as many pens as Brandon now. How many pens did Rael have yesterday?
|
Rael |
Brandon |
More |
Before |
9 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
After |
4 u |
8 u |
|
Comparing Rael and Brandon in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of pens that Brandon has now
= 2 x 4 u
= 8 u
Number of pens that Rael had more than Brandon yesterday
= 9 u - 3 u
= 6 u
6 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 6 = 6
Number of pens that Rael had yesterday
= 9 u
= 9 x 6
= 54
Answer(s): 54