Rachel spent
34 of her money on some scones and
34 of her remaining money on 5 macarons. Each macaron cost thrice as much as a scone. How many scones did she buy?
Scones |
Remaining money |
3x4 |
1x4 |
|
5 Macarons |
Left |
|
3x1 |
1x1 |
12 u |
3 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 macaron = Cost of 3 scones
(x5)Cost of 5 macarons = Cost of 15 scones
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Number of scones that Rachel bought
= 12 u
= 12 x 5
= 60
Answer(s): 60