An equal number of candy canes were distributed to 4 boys and 5 girls. Each boy then gave
34 of her share of candy canes to the girls. As a result, each girl received 12 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
= 5 x 12
= 60
Number of candy canes that each boy gave to the girls
= 60 ÷ 4
= 15
Number of candy canes that each boy had at first = 4 u
Number of candy canes that each boy gave away = 3 u
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Number of candy canes that each boy left
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
= 5
(b)
Number of candy canes that each girl had in the end
= 4 u + 12
= 4 x 5 + 12
= 20 + 12
= 32
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 32