Nora has some mini cupcakes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 3 mini cupcakes to each student, she will have 4 mini cupcakes left. It she gives 8 mini cupcakes to each student, she will need 16 extra mini cupcakes.
- How many students does Nora have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Nora have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 4 + 16
= 20
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each student
= 8 - 3
= 5
Number of students that Nora has
= 20 ÷ 5
= 4
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Nora has
= 4 x 3 + 4
= 16
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 16