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