Mabel has 5 daisies in her garden, and each daisy has 8 petals. If she gives 2 daisies to her teacher, how many petals does she have on the remaining daisies in her garden?
Reason slowly and give your answer.
24
The total number of petals Mabel has in her garden is 5 x 8 = 40 petals.

The total number of petals that Mabel gives to her teacher is 2 x 8 = 16 petals.

The total number of petals remaining in her garden is 40 - 16 = 24 petals.

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The answer is 24