Raeann spent
45 of her money on some scones and
23 of her remaining money on 8 croissants. Each croissant cost twice as much as a scone. How many scones did she buy?
| Scones |
Remaining money |
| 4x3 |
1x3 |
| |
8 Croissants |
Left |
| |
2x1 |
1x1 |
| 12 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 croissant = Cost of 2 scones
(x8)Cost of 8 croissants = Cost of 16 scones
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Number of scones that Raeann bought
= 12 u
= 12 x 8
= 96
Answer(s): 96
