Joelle has some mini cupcakes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 5 mini cupcakes to each student, she will have 3 mini cupcakes left. It she gives 9 mini cupcakes to each student, she will need 17 extra mini cupcakes.
- How many students does Joelle have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Joelle have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 3 + 17
= 20
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each student
= 9 - 5
= 4
Number of students that Joelle has
= 20 ÷ 4
= 5
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Joelle has
= 5 x 5 + 3
= 28
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 28