Cindy has some candy canes to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 6 candy canes to each pupil, she will have 2 candy canes left. It she gives 9 candy canes to each pupil, she will need 13 extra candy canes.
- How many pupils does Cindy have?
- How many candy canes does Cindy have?
(a)
Total number of extra candy canes
= 2 + 13
= 15
Number of extra candy canes for each pupil
= 9 - 6
= 3
Number of pupils that Cindy has
= 15 ÷ 3
= 5
(b)
Number of candy canes that Cindy has
= 5 x 6 + 2
= 32
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 32