Jean spent
56 of her money on some macarons and
47 of her remaining money on 6 puffs. Each puff cost twice as much as a macaron. How many macarons did she buy?
Macarons |
Remaining money |
5x7 |
1x7 |
|
6 Puffs |
Left |
|
4x1 |
3x1 |
35 u |
4 u |
3 u |
Cost of 1 puff = Cost of 2 macarons
(x6)Cost of 6 puffs = Cost of 12 macarons
4 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Number of macarons that Jean bought
= 35 u
= 35 x 3
= 105
Answer(s): 105