Cindy, Hazel and Hilda had a total of 258 pens. Cindy gave
17 of her pens away. Hilda gave away 2 times as many pens as Cindy and Hazel gave away 76 pens. In the end, they had 134 pens left. How many pens did Hazel and Hilda have in total in the end?
|
Cindy |
Hazel |
Hilda |
Total |
Before |
7 u |
? |
? |
258 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 76 |
- 2 u |
- 124 |
After |
6 u |
? |
134 |
Number of pens that Hilda gave away
= 2 x 1 u
= 2 u
Number of pens given away
= 1 u + 76 + 2 u
= 3 u + 76
3 u + 76 = 258 - 134
3 u = 124 - 76
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Number of pens that Hazel and Hilda had in the end
= 134 - 6 u
= 134 - 6 x 16
= 134 - 96
= 38
Answer(s): 38