Hazel has some mini cupcakes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 5 mini cupcakes to each student, she will have 3 mini cupcakes left. It she gives 7 mini cupcakes to each student, she will need 15 extra mini cupcakes.
- How many students does Hazel have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Hazel have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 3 + 15
= 18
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each student
= 7 - 5
= 2
Number of students that Hazel has
= 18 ÷ 2
= 9
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Hazel has
= 9 x 5 + 3
= 48
Answer(s): (a) 9; (b) 48