Question

Ali had 2600 pens, he gave away 1547 pens, how many pens does he have left now?

Answer 1

given:

2600 pens.

to find:

the remaining pens Ali have after giving 1547 away.

solution:

2600 - 1547

= 1053

so, Ali has 1053 pens with him.

Answer 2

given:

Ali has 2600 pens.

to find:

the amount of pens Ali has left after he gave away 1547 pens.

solution:

subtract 2600 from 1547.

$2600 - 1547$

$= 1053 \: pens$

hence, Ali has 1053 pens left with him after giving 1547 pens away.