Jaslyn has some chocolate bars to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 5 chocolate bars to each pupil, she will have 4 chocolate bars left. It she gives 7 chocolate bars to each pupil, she will need 18 extra chocolate bars.
- How many pupils does Jaslyn have?
- How many chocolate bars does Jaslyn have?
(a)
Total number of extra chocolate bars
= 4 + 18
= 22
Number of extra chocolate bars for each pupil
= 7 - 5
= 2
Number of pupils that Jaslyn has
= 22 ÷ 2
= 11
(b)
Number of chocolate bars that Jaslyn has
= 11 x 5 + 4
= 59
Answer(s): (a) 11; (b) 59