Hazel has some mochi balls to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 mochi balls to each student, she will have 3 mochi balls left. It she gives 9 mochi balls to each student, she will need 12 extra mochi balls.
- How many students does Hazel have?
- How many mochi balls does Hazel have?
(a)
Total number of extra mochi balls
= 3 + 12
= 15
Number of extra mochi balls for each student
= 9 - 6
= 3
Number of students that Hazel has
= 15 ÷ 3
= 5
(b)
Number of mochi balls that Hazel has
= 5 x 6 + 3
= 33
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 33