Shiyun has some candy canes to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 5 candy canes to each pupil, she will have 3 candy canes left. It she gives 8 candy canes to each pupil, she will need 12 extra candy canes.
- How many pupils does Shiyun have?
- How many candy canes does Shiyun have?
(a)
Total number of extra candy canes
= 3 + 12
= 15
Number of extra candy canes for each pupil
= 8 - 5
= 3
Number of pupils that Shiyun has
= 15 ÷ 3
= 5
(b)
Number of candy canes that Shiyun has
= 5 x 5 + 3
= 28
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 28