Question

15) Perry had some candy to give to his five
children. He first took three pieces for
himself and then evenly divided the rest
among his children. Each child received
three pieces. With how many pieces did
he start?
32

Answer 1

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

5 kids times 3 pieces each = 15 and then add the 3 that the dad got.

Answer 2

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

let 'x' = pieces of candy at start

(x-3)/5 = 3

cross-multiply:

x - 3 = 15

x = 18