Question

The supervisor gave each of her 25 students 3 pieces of construction paper.

she had 2 pieces left over.

The supervisor started with _______ pieces of construction paper.

(be careful! This problem is done like a CHECK for a division problem.)

Answer 1

The supervisor started with ___77____ pieces of construction paper.

Explanation:

Each student received 3 pieces of construction paper.

There are 25 students.

25 × 3 = 75

The students received 75 pieces altogether.

She had 2 pieces left.

75 + 2 = 77

She started with 77 pieces.

The supervisor started with ___77____ pieces of construction paper.