Gillian and her cousin have some pens. Gillian had 75 more pens than her cousin. After Gillian gave her cousin 30 pens, her cousin has 86 pens now.
- How many pens did her cousin have at first?
- How many pens does Gillian have now?
|
Gillian |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 75 |
1 u |
Change |
- 30 |
+ 30 |
After |
? |
86 |
(a)
Number of pens that her cousin had at first
= 86 -30
= 56
(b)
Number of pens that Gillian had at first
= 1 u + 75
= 56 + 75
= 131
Number of pens that Gillian has now
= 131 - 30
= 101
Answer(s): (a) 56; (b) 101