Julie spent
45 of her money on some croissants and
25 of her remaining money on 6 wafers. Each wafer cost twice as much as a croissant. How many croissants did she buy?
| Croissants |
Remaining money |
| 4x5 |
1x5 |
| |
6 Wafers |
Left |
| |
2x1 |
3x1 |
| 20 u |
2 u |
3 u |
Cost of 1 wafer = Cost of 2 croissants
(x6)Cost of 6 wafers = Cost of 12 croissants
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of croissants that Julie bought
= 20 u
= 20 x 6
= 120
Answer(s): 120
