Anna has some candy canes to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 6 candy canes to each pupil, she will have 2 candy canes left. It she gives 7 candy canes to each pupil, she will need 14 extra candy canes.
- How many pupils does Anna have?
- How many candy canes does Anna have?
(a)
Total number of extra candy canes
= 2 + 14
= 16
Number of extra candy canes for each pupil
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of pupils that Anna has
= 16 ÷ 1
= 16
(b)
Number of candy canes that Anna has
= 16 x 6 + 2
= 98
Answer(s): (a) 16; (b) 98