Dr.Purple wants to buy candy bars for all his 143 math students. He buys 9 cases plus 8 more individual bars. How many bars are in each case?

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Minju asked Sep 26, 2023

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Dr.Purple wants to buy candy bars for all his 143 math students. He buys 9 cases plus 8 more individual bars. How many bars are in each case?

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Minju asked Sep 26, 2023

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143 - 8 = 135

Then 135 ÷ 9 = 15

Answer 15 bars in each case.

Bob Van Luijt answered Sep 27, 2023

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There is 15 bars in each case.

Subtract 8 from 143 and you get 135.

Divide 135 by 9 and you get 15 :)

Doradus answered Oct 1, 2023

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