Tina has some mini cupcakes to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 3 mini cupcakes to each pupil, she will have 2 mini cupcakes left. It she gives 8 mini cupcakes to each pupil, she will need 18 extra mini cupcakes.
- How many pupils does Tina have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Tina have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 2 + 18
= 20
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each pupil
= 8 - 3
= 5
Number of pupils that Tina has
= 20 ÷ 5
= 4
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Tina has
= 4 x 3 + 2
= 14
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 14