Anna has some candy canes to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 3 candy canes to each pupil, she will have 4 candy canes left. It she gives 7 candy canes to each pupil, she will need 16 extra candy canes.
- How many pupils does Anna have?
- How many candy canes does Anna have?
(a)
Total number of extra candy canes
= 4 + 16
= 20
Number of extra candy canes for each pupil
= 7 - 3
= 4
Number of pupils that Anna has
= 20 ÷ 4
= 5
(b)
Number of candy canes that Anna has
= 5 x 3 + 4
= 19
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 19