Gwen has more than 70 but less than 80 candy canes. If she puts them equally into packets of 5, she would be short of 4 candy canes. If she puts them equally into packets of 8, she would have 4 extra candy canes. How many candy canes does Gwen have?
Multiples of 5: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85
Multiples of 5 (-4): 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81
Multiples of 8: 56, 64, 72, 80, 88
Multiples of 8 (+4): 60, 68, 76, 84, 92
Common number more than 70 but less than 80: 76
Number of candy canes that Gwen has = 76
Answer(s): 76
