Jen spent
56 of her money on some cupcakes and
23 of her remaining money on 7 croissants. Each croissant cost twice as much as a cupcake. How many cupcakes did she buy?
Cupcakes |
Remaining money |
5x3 |
1x3 |
|
7 Croissants |
Left |
|
2x1 |
1x1 |
15 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 croissant = Cost of 2 cupcakes
(x7)Cost of 7 croissants = Cost of 14 cupcakes
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Number of cupcakes that Jen bought
= 15 u
= 15 x 7
= 105
Answer(s): 105