Opal has some lollipops to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 6 lollipops to each pupil, she will have 3 lollipops left. It she gives 7 lollipops to each pupil, she will need 17 extra lollipops.
- How many pupils does Opal have?
- How many lollipops does Opal have?
(a)
Total number of extra lollipops
= 3 + 17
= 20
Number of extra lollipops for each pupil
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of pupils that Opal has
= 20 ÷ 1
= 20
(b)
Number of lollipops that Opal has
= 20 x 6 + 3
= 123
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) 123