Rachel has some chocolate bars to give to her students in her class. It she gives 4 chocolate bars to each student, she will have 2 chocolate bars left. It she gives 8 chocolate bars to each student, she will need 14 extra chocolate bars.
- How many students does Rachel have?
- How many chocolate bars does Rachel have?
(a)
Total number of extra chocolate bars
= 2 + 14
= 16
Number of extra chocolate bars for each student
= 8 - 4
= 4
Number of students that Rachel has
= 16 ÷ 4
= 4
(b)
Number of chocolate bars that Rachel has
= 4 x 4 + 2
= 18
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 18