Sarah has some sweets to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 sweets to each student, she will have 4 sweets left. It she gives 7 sweets to each student, she will need 12 extra sweets.
- How many students does Sarah have?
- How many sweets does Sarah have?
(a)
Total number of extra sweets
= 4 + 12
= 16
Number of extra sweets for each student
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of students that Sarah has
= 16 ÷ 1
= 16
(b)
Number of sweets that Sarah has
= 16 x 6 + 4
= 100
Answer(s): (a) 16; (b) 100