9 students share some stickers.
If 5 students give up their shares,
the rest of the students will get 5 more each.
- How many stickers are there altogether?
- How many stickers does the rest of the students each get?
(a)
Number of students that can get the extra stickers
= 9 - 5
= 4
Number of stickers that 5 students give up
= 4 x 5
= 20
Number of stickers that 1 student gives up
= 20 ÷ 5
= 4
Number of stickers altogether
= 9 x 4
= 36
(b)
Number of stickers that the rest of the students each will get
= 36 ÷ 4
= 9
Answer(s): (a) 36; (b) 9