Some candies are shared among several children. If each child gets 5 candies, there are 7 candies too few. If each child gets 4 candies, 2 candies are left over. How many children and candies are there?
Children = 9, Candies = 38
PRACTICE 01
Pencils are handed out to students. Giving 6 to each student leaves a shortage of 8, while giving 5 to each leaves 2 pencils. How many students and pencils are there?
Children = 10, Candies = 52
PRACTICE 02
Stickers are packed into gift bags. Putting 7 in each bag leaves a shortage of 9, while putting 5 in each leaves 1 sticker. How many bags and stickers are there?
Children = 5, Candies = 26
PRACTICE 03
Books are placed on shelves. Putting 7 books on each shelf leaves a shortage of 4, while putting 6 on each leaves 2 books. How many shelves and books are there?
Children = 6, Candies = 38
PRACTICE 04
Cookies are divided among plates. Putting 4 on each plate leaves a shortage of 4, while putting 2 on each leaves 4 cookies. How many plates and cookies are there?
Children = 4, Candies = 12
PRACTICE 05
Cards are shared among players. Giving 8 to each player leaves a shortage of 5, while giving 7 to each leaves 2 cards. How many players and cards are there?
Children = 7, Candies = 51