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Maths Problem-Solving in March

Can you solve March's problem?  This one is suitable for Y2 to Y6.  Good Luck!

Here is our next problem-solving puzzle.


Pat has no more than 20 sweets in a bag.

She counts her sweets in groups of two. She has one left over.

Then she counts her sweets in groups of five. She has 2 left over.

How many sweets could Pat have? Is there another answer?


When you've had a go, you can bring in the solutions to share with the class.

 

You can get a downloadable version here.