Penelope has some caramel apples to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 caramel apples to each student, she will have 4 caramel apples left. It she gives 9 caramel apples to each student, she will need 11 extra caramel apples.
- How many students does Penelope have?
- How many caramel apples does Penelope have?
(a)
Total number of extra caramel apples
= 4 + 11
= 15
Number of extra caramel apples for each student
= 9 - 6
= 3
Number of students that Penelope has
= 15 ÷ 3
= 5
(b)
Number of caramel apples that Penelope has
= 5 x 6 + 4
= 34
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 34