Question

Eduardo had some candy to give to his four children. He first took four pieces for himself and then evenly divided the rest among his children. Each child received five pieces. With how many pieces did he start?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

24-4=20/5=4

He ate four pieces of his candy which leaves him with twenty pieces. Then multiply five by four and you get 20 pieces of candy.

Answer 2

He originally had 24

4 For himself

5 for his four children

5*4= 20+4= 24