Adam buys some stickers for his friends.
If he gives each of them 8 stickers, he has 14 stickers left.
If he gives each of them 12 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
= 12 - 8
= 4
Number of friends that Adam gives to
= 12 ÷ 4
= 3
(b)
Number of stickers that Adam buys
= 3 x 8 + 14
= 24 + 14
= 38
Answer(s): (a) 3; (b) 38