Question

Mike sold half of his comic books and then bought 9 more. He now has 16. How many did he begin with?

Answer 1

Mike had 14 to begin with.

Explanation:

16 - 9 = 7

7 x 2 = 14

14 / 2 = 7

9 + 7 = 16

Answer 2

Answer:14

Explanation: