Adam buys some stickers for his friends.
If he gives each of them 6 stickers, he has 14 stickers left.
If he gives each of them 9 stickers, he has 2 stickers left.
- How many friends are there?
- How many stickers does Adam buy?
(a)
Big difference
= 14 - 2
= 12
Small difference
= 9 - 6
= 3
Number of friends that Adam gives to
= 12 ÷ 3
= 4
(b)
Number of stickers that Adam buys
= 4 x 6 + 14
= 24 + 14
= 38
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 38