Roshel has some caramel apples to give to her students in her class. It she gives 3 caramel apples to each student, she will have 3 caramel apples left. It she gives 8 caramel apples to each student, she will need 17 extra caramel apples.
- How many students does Roshel have?
- How many caramel apples does Roshel have?
(a)
Total number of extra caramel apples
= 3 + 17
= 20
Number of extra caramel apples for each student
= 8 - 3
= 5
Number of students that Roshel has
= 20 ÷ 5
= 4
(b)
Number of caramel apples that Roshel has
= 4 x 3 + 3
= 15
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 15