Marion has some caramel apples to give to her students in her class. It she gives 4 caramel apples to each student, she will have 3 caramel apples left. It she gives 8 caramel apples to each student, she will need 13 extra caramel apples.
- How many students does Marion have?
- How many caramel apples does Marion have?
(a)
Total number of extra caramel apples
= 3 + 13
= 16
Number of extra caramel apples for each student
= 8 - 4
= 4
Number of students that Marion has
= 16 ÷ 4
= 4
(b)
Number of caramel apples that Marion has
= 4 x 4 + 3
= 19
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 19