Nora has some mini cupcakes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 5 mini cupcakes to each student, she will have 2 mini cupcakes left. It she gives 7 mini cupcakes to each student, she will need 14 extra mini cupcakes.
- How many students does Nora have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Nora have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 2 + 14
= 16
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each student
= 7 - 5
= 2
Number of students that Nora has
= 16 ÷ 2
= 8
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Nora has
= 8 x 5 + 2
= 42
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) 42