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There are 7 cupcakes for the party. Each cupcake has 1 candle for each year of the birthday boy's age. There is also an extra c...Question
There are 7 cupcakes for the party. Each cupcake has 1 candle for each year of the boy's birthday age. There is also an extra candle on each cupcake for good luck. If 49 candles were used on the cupcakes, how old is the birthday boy? Explain.
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Ms. Sue
49 / 7 = 7
Since each cupcake had 7 candles, the boy must be 6 years old.
Since each cupcake had 7 candles, the boy must be 6 years old.