Nora and her brother have some pens. Nora had 67 more pens than her brother. After Nora gave her brother 33 pens, her brother has 89 pens now.
- How many pens did her brother have at first?
- How many pens does Nora have now?
|
Nora |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 67 |
1 u |
Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
After |
? |
89 |
(a)
Number of pens that her brother had at first
= 89 -33
= 56
(b)
Number of pens that Nora had at first
= 1 u + 67
= 56 + 67
= 123
Number of pens that Nora has now
= 123 - 33
= 90
Answer(s): (a) 56; (b) 90