Barbara spent
23 of her money on some cupcakes and
23 of her remaining money on 6 macarons. Each macaron cost twice as much as a cupcake. How many cupcakes did she buy?
Cupcakes |
Remaining money |
2x3 |
1x3 |
|
6 Macarons |
Left |
|
2x1 |
1x1 |
6 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 macaron = Cost of 2 cupcakes
(x6)Cost of 6 macarons = Cost of 12 cupcakes
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of cupcakes that Barbara bought
= 6 u
= 6 x 6
= 36
Answer(s): 36