Xylia 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 7 lollipops to each pupil, she will need 10 extra lollipops.
- How many pupils does Xylia have?
- How many lollipops does Xylia have?
(a)
Total number of extra lollipops
= 4 + 10
= 14
Number of extra lollipops for each pupil
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of pupils that Xylia has
= 14 ÷ 1
= 14
(b)
Number of lollipops that Xylia has
= 14 x 6 + 4
= 88
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 88