Yesterday, Vincent had 24 more pens than Flynn. Today, Vincent gave Flynn
37 of his pens. As a result, he has half as many pens as Flynn now. How many pens did Vincent have yesterday?
|
Vincent |
Flynn |
More |
Before |
7 u |
5 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
After |
4 u |
8 u |
|
Comparing Vincent and Flynn in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of pens that Flynn has now
= 2 x 4 u
= 8 u
Number of pens that Vincent had more than Flynn yesterday
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of pens that Vincent had yesterday
= 7 u
= 7 x 12
= 84
Answer(s): 84