Sabrina has some mini cupcakes to give to her students in her class. It she gives 5 mini cupcakes to each student, she will have 4 mini cupcakes left. It she gives 7 mini cupcakes to each student, she will need 10 extra mini cupcakes.
- How many students does Sabrina have?
- How many mini cupcakes does Sabrina have?
(a)
Total number of extra mini cupcakes
= 4 + 10
= 14
Number of extra mini cupcakes for each student
= 7 - 5
= 2
Number of students that Sabrina has
= 14 ÷ 2
= 7
(b)
Number of mini cupcakes that Sabrina has
= 7 x 5 + 4
= 39
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 39