Nicole has some mochi balls to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 5 mochi balls to each pupil, she will have 2 mochi balls left. It she gives 8 mochi balls to each pupil, she will need 16 extra mochi balls.
- How many pupils does Nicole have?
- How many mochi balls does Nicole have?
(a)
Total number of extra mochi balls
= 2 + 16
= 18
Number of extra mochi balls for each pupil
= 8 - 5
= 3
Number of pupils that Nicole has
= 18 ÷ 3
= 6
(b)
Number of mochi balls that Nicole has
= 6 x 5 + 2
= 32
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 32