Shannon has some candy canes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 candy canes to each student, she will have 3 candy canes left. It she gives 7 candy canes to each student, she will need 16 extra candy canes.
- How many students does Shannon have?
- How many candy canes does Shannon have?
(a)
Total number of extra candy canes
= 3 + 16
= 19
Number of extra candy canes for each student
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of students that Shannon has
= 19 ÷ 1
= 19
(b)
Number of candy canes that Shannon has
= 19 x 6 + 3
= 117
Answer(s): (a) 19; (b) 117