Mary has some mochi balls to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 mochi balls to each student, she will have 2 mochi balls left. It she gives 8 mochi balls to each student, she will need 12 extra mochi balls.
- How many students does Mary have?
- How many mochi balls does Mary have?
(a)
Total number of extra mochi balls
= 2 + 12
= 14
Number of extra mochi balls for each student
= 8 - 6
= 2
Number of students that Mary has
= 14 ÷ 2
= 7
(b)
Number of mochi balls that Mary has
= 7 x 6 + 2
= 44
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 44