Zara has some mini cupcakes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 6 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 Zara have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Zara have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 2 + 14
= 16
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each student
= 7 - 6
= 1
Number of students that Zara has
= 16 ÷ 1
= 16
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Zara has
= 16 x 6 + 2
= 98
Answer(s): (a) 16; (b) 98