Linda has some mochi balls to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 5 mochi balls to each pupil, she will have 3 mochi balls left. It she gives 8 mochi balls to each pupil, she will need 12 extra mochi balls.
- How many pupils does Linda have?
- How many mochi balls does Linda have?
(a)
Total number of extra mochi balls
= 3 + 12
= 15
Number of extra mochi balls for each pupil
= 8 - 5
= 3
Number of pupils that Linda has
= 15 ÷ 3
= 5
(b)
Number of mochi balls that Linda has
= 5 x 5 + 3
= 28
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 28