Erika had
45 as many mini cupcakes as Harry. Harry had
37 as many mini cupcakes as Reggie. If Reggie had 184 more mini cupcakes than Erika, find the total number of mini cupcakes that was shared among these 3 children at first.
Erika |
Harry |
Reggie |
4x3 |
5x3 |
|
|
3x5 |
7x5 |
12 u |
15 u |
35 u |
Harry is the repeated identity.
LCM of 5 and 3 = 15
Number of more mini cupcakes that Reggie had more than Erika
= 35 u - 12 u
= 23 u
23 u = 184
1 u = 184 ÷ 23 = 8
Total number of mini cupcakes
= 12 u + 15 u + 35 u
= 62 u
= 62 x 8
= 496
Answer(s): 496