Dana has some candy canes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 3 candy canes to each student, she will have 2 candy canes left. It she gives 7 candy canes to each student, she will need 14 extra candy canes.
- How many students does Dana have?
- How many candy canes does Dana have?
(a)
Total number of extra candy canes
= 2 + 14
= 16
Number of extra candy canes for each student
= 7 - 3
= 4
Number of students that Dana has
= 16 ÷ 4
= 4
(b)
Number of candy canes that Dana has
= 4 x 3 + 2
= 14
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 14