Vanessa has some lollipops to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 6 lollipops to each pupil, she will have 4 lollipops left. It she gives 8 lollipops to each pupil, she will need 14 extra lollipops.
- How many pupils does Vanessa have?
- How many lollipops does Vanessa have?
(a)
Total number of extra lollipops
= 4 + 14
= 18
Number of extra lollipops for each pupil
= 8 - 6
= 2
Number of pupils that Vanessa has
= 18 ÷ 2
= 9
(b)
Number of lollipops that Vanessa has
= 9 x 6 + 4
= 58
Answer(s): (a) 9; (b) 58