Yesterday, Ben had 24 more pens than Wesley. Today, Ben gave Wesley
49 of his pens. As a result, he has half as many pens as Wesley now. How many pens did Ben have yesterday?
| |
Ben |
Wesley |
More |
| Before |
9 u |
6 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 4 u |
+ 4 u |
|
| After |
5 u |
10 u |
|
Comparing Ben and
Wesley in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of pens that Wesley has now
= 2 x 5 u
= 10 u
Number of pens that Ben had more than Wesley yesterday
= 9 u - 6 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of pens that Ben had yesterday
= 9 u
= 9 x 8
= 72
Answer(s): 72
