Emma and her cousin have some pens. Emma had 54 more pens than her cousin. After Emma gave her cousin 29 pens, her cousin has 91 pens now.
- How many pens did her cousin have at first?
- How many pens does Emma have now?
|
Emma |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 54 |
1 u |
Change |
- 29 |
+ 29 |
After |
? |
91 |
(a)
Number of pens that her cousin had at first
= 91 -29
= 62
(b)
Number of pens that Emma had at first
= 1 u + 54
= 62 + 54
= 116
Number of pens that Emma has now
= 116 - 29
= 87
Answer(s): (a) 62; (b) 87