Winnie has some candy canes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 candy canes to each student, she will have 2 candy canes left. It she gives 7 candy canes to each student, she will need 16 extra candy canes.
- How many students does Winnie have?
- How many candy canes does Winnie have?
(a)
Total number of extra candy canes
= 2 + 16
= 18
Number of extra candy canes for each student
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of students that Winnie has
= 18 ÷ 1
= 18
(b)
Number of candy canes that Winnie has
= 18 x 6 + 2
= 110
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) 110