Min has some caramel apples to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 6 caramel apples to each pupil, she will have 4 caramel apples left. It she gives 7 caramel apples to each pupil, she will need 10 extra caramel apples.
- How many pupils does Min have?
- How many caramel apples does Min have?
(a)
Total number of extra caramel apples
= 4 + 10
= 14
Number of extra caramel apples for each pupil
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of pupils that Min has
= 14 ÷ 1
= 14
(b)
Number of caramel apples that Min has
= 14 x 6 + 4
= 88
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 88