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