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. 5
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C 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 taking 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 into 3 packets with 4 candies in each.