Hilda has some mochi balls to give to her students in her class. It she gives 4 mochi balls to each student, she will have 2 mochi balls left. It she gives 7 mochi balls to each student, she will need 13 extra mochi balls.
- How many students does Hilda have?
- How many mochi balls does Hilda have?
(a)
Total number of extra mochi balls
= 2 + 13
= 15
Number of extra mochi balls for each student
= 7 - 4
= 3
Number of students that Hilda has
= 15 ÷ 3
= 5
(b)
Number of mochi balls that Hilda has
= 5 x 4 + 2
= 22
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 22