Nicole has some caramel apples to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 5 caramel apples to each pupil, she will have 3 caramel apples left. It she gives 8 caramel apples to each pupil, she will need 15 extra caramel apples.
- How many pupils does Nicole have?
- How many caramel apples does Nicole have?
(a)
Total number of extra caramel apples
= 3 + 15
= 18
Number of extra caramel apples for each pupil
= 8 - 5
= 3
Number of pupils that Nicole has
= 18 ÷ 3
= 6
(b)
Number of caramel apples that Nicole has
= 6 x 5 + 3
= 33
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 33