Yesterday, Gabriel had 16 more pens than Ian. Today, Gabriel gave Ian
37 of his pens. As a result, he has half as many pens as Ian now. How many pens did Gabriel have yesterday?
| |
Gabriel |
Ian |
More |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
8 u |
|
Comparing Gabriel and
Ian in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of pens that Ian has now
= 2 x 4 u
= 8 u
Number of pens that Gabriel had more than Ian yesterday
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Number of pens that Gabriel had yesterday
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= 56
Answer(s): 56
