Anna had
45 as many mini cupcakes as Warren. Warren had
38 as many mini cupcakes as Michael. If Michael had 224 more mini cupcakes than Anna, find the total number of mini cupcakes that was shared among these 3 children at first.
Anna |
Warren |
Michael |
4x3 |
5x3 |
|
|
3x5 |
8x5 |
12 u |
15 u |
40 u |
Warren is the repeated identity.
LCM of 5 and 3 = 15
Number of more mini cupcakes that Michael had more than Anna
= 40 u - 12 u
= 28 u
28 u = 224
1 u = 224 ÷ 28 = 8
Total number of mini cupcakes
= 12 u + 15 u + 40 u
= 67 u
= 67 x 8
= 536
Answer(s): 536