My question is: Cindy had 20 marbles which is 5 more than what Lisa had. If Cindy gave her 12 marbles, how many more marbles does Lisa have now? Your thoughts:
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Lisa had 20 - 5 = 15 marbles. Since Cindy gave 12 marbles, then she only has 20 - 12 = 8 marbles left. Since Lisa received 12 marbles, then Lisa has 15 + 12 = 27 marbles now. Hence, Lisa has 27 - 8 = 19 marbles more than Cindy. The final answer: 19.
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