James had 1/8 as many pencils as Mark. When Mark gave half of her pencils to James, he then had 12 fewer pencils than he had. How many pencils did Mark have at first?
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When Mark gave half of her (?) pencils to James, he then had 12 fewer pencils than he had...
if Mark gives away 1/2 and has 12 less....then Mark had 24 to start .
