Cindy and her brother have some pens. Cindy had 68 more pens than her brother. After Cindy gave her brother 16 pens, her brother has 74 pens now.
- How many pens did her brother have at first?
- How many pens does Cindy have now?
|
Cindy |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 68 |
1 u |
Change |
- 16 |
+ 16 |
After |
? |
74 |
(a)
Number of pens that her brother had at first
= 74 -16
= 58
(b)
Number of pens that Cindy had at first
= 1 u + 68
= 58 + 68
= 126
Number of pens that Cindy has now
= 126 - 16
= 110
Answer(s): (a) 58; (b) 110