Elyse has some beads in a bag. The number of beads is less than 40. If she gives 7 beads to each pupil, she will have none left. If she gives 10 beads to each pupil, she will need 15 more beads.
- How many pupils does Elyse have?
- How many beads are there in the bag?
(a)
Total extra number of beads that Elyse will need = 15
Number of extra beads that Elyse will give to each pupil
= 10 - 7
= 3
Number of pupils that Elyse has
= 15 ÷ 3
= 5
(b)
Number of beads that Elyse has
= 7 x 5
= 35
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 35