Kylie has some mochi balls to give to her students in her class. It she gives 4 mochi balls to each student, she will have 3 mochi balls left. It she gives 7 mochi balls to each student, she will need 18 extra mochi balls.
- How many students does Kylie have?
- How many mochi balls does Kylie have?
(a)
Total number of extra mochi balls
= 3 + 18
= 21
Number of extra mochi balls for each student
= 7 - 4
= 3
Number of students that Kylie has
= 21 ÷ 3
= 7
(b)
Number of mochi balls that Kylie has
= 7 x 4 + 3
= 31
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 31