Question

Mark won 83 lollipops playing hoops at

the county fair. At school he gave three to
every student in his math class. He only
has 8 remaining. How many students are
in his class?

Answer 1

Answer: 25 students

Explanation:

Answer 2

25 students

Explanation:

83 lollipops - the 8 remaining lollipops = 75 lollipops

75 lollipops ÷ 3 ( the amount he gave to each student) = 25

3 lollipops per person

3 * 25 people = 75 + 8 (remaining)