Raeann has some chocolate bars to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 6 chocolate bars to each pupil, she will have 2 chocolate bars left. It she gives 7 chocolate bars to each pupil, she will need 18 extra chocolate bars.
- How many pupils does Raeann have?
- How many chocolate bars does Raeann have?
(a)
Total number of extra chocolate bars
= 2 + 18
= 20
Number of extra chocolate bars for each pupil
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of pupils that Raeann has
= 20 ÷ 1
= 20
(b)
Number of chocolate bars that Raeann has
= 20 x 6 + 2
= 122
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) 122