Question

Anas has 12 candies. He divides them such that he puts 4 candies in each packet. So, the number of candy packets made by Anas is _____ .

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3

We will solve the problem by repeated subtraction.
Out of the 12 candies, Anas filled the first packet with 4 candies.
The remaining candies $=12-4=8$

Now, Anas filled the second packet by another 4 candies.
The remaining candies $=8-4=4$

Finally, Anas filled the remaining 4 candies in the third packet.
Now, the remaining candies $=4-4=0$

So, 12 candies are distributed equally into 3 packets with 4 candies inside each.