Shiyun has some caramel apples to give to her students in her class. It she gives 5 caramel apples to each student, she will have 4 caramel apples left. It she gives 7 caramel apples to each student, she will need 18 extra caramel apples.
- How many students does Shiyun have?
- How many caramel apples does Shiyun have?
(a)
Total number of extra caramel apples
= 4 + 18
= 22
Number of extra caramel apples for each student
= 7 - 5
= 2
Number of students that Shiyun has
= 22 ÷ 2
= 11
(b)
Number of caramel apples that Shiyun has
= 11 x 5 + 4
= 59
Answer(s): (a) 11; (b) 59