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Posted by Robbie on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 7:46pm.

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 candle on each cupcake for good luck. If 49 candles were used on the cupcakes, how old is the birthday boy? Explain.

School - Ms. Sue, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 7:53pm
49/7 = 7

The boy must be 6.
School - RJ, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 9:07pm
Thanks, Ms. Sue!!
School - Ms. Sue, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 9:13pm
You're welcome, RJ.

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