Kylie has some sweets to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 sweets to each student, she will have 3 sweets left. It she gives 7 sweets to each student, she will need 13 extra sweets.
- How many students does Kylie have?
- How many sweets does Kylie have?
(a)
Total number of extra sweets
= 3 + 13
= 16
Number of extra sweets for each student
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of students that Kylie has
= 16 ÷ 1
= 16
(b)
Number of sweets that Kylie has
= 16 x 6 + 3
= 99
Answer(s): (a) 16; (b) 99