Natalie spent
56 of her money on some cupcakes and
37 of her remaining money on 8 shortbreads. Each shortbread cost thrice as much as a cupcake. How many cupcakes did she buy?
Cupcakes |
Remaining money |
5x7 |
1x7 |
|
8 Shortbreads |
Left |
|
3x1 |
4x1 |
35 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Cost of 1 shortbread = Cost of 3 cupcakes
(x8)Cost of 8 shortbreads = Cost of 24 cupcakes
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of cupcakes that Natalie bought
= 35 u
= 35 x 8
= 280
Answer(s): 280