Esther has some mini cupcakes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 mini cupcakes to each student, she will have 3 mini cupcakes left. It she gives 8 mini cupcakes to each student, she will need 17 extra mini cupcakes.
- How many students does Esther have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Esther have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 3 + 17
= 20
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each student
= 8 - 6
= 2
Number of students that Esther has
= 20 ÷ 2
= 10
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Esther has
= 10 x 6 + 3
= 63
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) 63