An equal number of candy canes were distributed to 6 boys and 8 girls. Each boy then gave
23 of her share of candy canes to the girls. As a result, each girl received 6 more candy canes.
- How many candy canes did each boy have left?
- Find the total number of candy canes each girl had after receiving more candy canes from the boys.
(a)
Number of candy canes that the boys gave to the girls
= 8 x 6
= 48
Number of candy canes that each boy gave to the girls
= 48 ÷ 6
= 8
Number of candy canes that each boy had at first = 3 u
Number of candy canes that each boy gave away = 2 u
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Number of candy canes that each boy left
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= 4
(b)
Number of candy canes that each girl had in the end
= 3 u + 6
= 3 x 4 + 6
= 12 + 6
= 18
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 18