Fiona and her brother have some pens. Fiona had 47 more pens than her brother. After Fiona gave her brother 31 pens, her brother has 96 pens now.
- How many pens did her brother have at first?
- How many pens does Fiona have now?
|
Fiona |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 47 |
1 u |
Change |
- 31 |
+ 31 |
After |
? |
96 |
(a)
Number of pens that her brother had at first
= 96 -31
= 65
(b)
Number of pens that Fiona had at first
= 1 u + 47
= 65 + 47
= 112
Number of pens that Fiona has now
= 112 - 31
= 81
Answer(s): (a) 65; (b) 81