Question

8) Jasmine had some candy to give to her

three children. She first took four pieces
for herself and then evenly divided the rest
among her children. Each child received
two pieces. With how many pieces did
she start?

Answer 1

She started with 10 pieces of candy.

Explanation:

If she had 4 pieces for herself and then divided the rest of the candy amongst her 3 children, and they each recieved 2 pieces. (4 + 2 + 2 + 2)

Answer 2

She started with 10 candies.

Explanation: