Raeann spent
23 of her money on some muffins and
23 of her remaining money on 6 croissants. Each croissant cost twice as much as a muffin. How many muffins did she buy?
Muffins |
Remaining money |
2x3 |
1x3 |
|
6 Croissants |
Left |
|
2x1 |
1x1 |
6 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 croissant = Cost of 2 muffins
(x6)Cost of 6 croissants = Cost of 12 muffins
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of muffins that Raeann bought
= 6 u
= 6 x 6
= 36
Answer(s): 36