Question

Beth had a 15-piece pack of gum. She

gave each of her friends two pieces
of gum and kept 3 pieces for herself.
How many friends does Beth have?

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

Since she gave herself 3 pieces of gum, she gave 12 pieces to her friends. She gave 2 pieces to each friends. 12 pieces of gum divided by the 2 pieces given to each friend is 6