Jaslyn has some caramel apples to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 6 caramel apples to each pupil, she will have 3 caramel apples left. It she gives 7 caramel apples to each pupil, she will need 18 extra caramel apples.
- How many pupils does Jaslyn have?
- How many caramel apples does Jaslyn have?
(a)
Total number of extra caramel apples
= 3 + 18
= 21
Number of extra caramel apples for each pupil
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of pupils that Jaslyn has
= 21 ÷ 1
= 21
(b)
Number of caramel apples that Jaslyn has
= 21 x 6 + 3
= 129
Answer(s): (a) 21; (b) 129