Zoe has some mini cupcakes to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 5 mini cupcakes to each pupil, she will have 2 mini cupcakes left. It she gives 8 mini cupcakes to each pupil, she will need 10 extra mini cupcakes.
- How many pupils does Zoe have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Zoe have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 2 + 10
= 12
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each pupil
= 8 - 5
= 3
Number of pupils that Zoe has
= 12 ÷ 3
= 4
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Zoe has
= 4 x 5 + 2
= 22
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 22