Winnie spent
34 of her money on some tarts and
34 of her remaining money on 6 puffs. Each puff cost thrice as much as a tart. How many tarts did she buy?
Tarts |
Remaining money |
3x4 |
1x4 |
|
6 Puffs |
Left |
|
3x1 |
1x1 |
12 u |
3 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 puff = Cost of 3 tarts
(x6)Cost of 6 puffs = Cost of 18 tarts
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of tarts that Winnie bought
= 12 u
= 12 x 6
= 72
Answer(s): 72