Lynn has some sweets to give to her pupils in her class. It she gives 5 sweets to each pupil, she will have 4 sweets left. It she gives 9 sweets to each pupil, she will need 16 extra sweets.
- How many pupils does Lynn have?
- How many sweets does Lynn have?
(a)
Total number of extra sweets
= 4 + 16
= 20
Number of extra sweets for each pupil
= 9 - 5
= 4
Number of pupils that Lynn has
= 20 ÷ 4
= 5
(b)
Number of sweets that Lynn has
= 5 x 5 + 4
= 29
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 29