Jane spent
23 of her money on some biscuits and
23 of her remaining money on 8 scones. Each scone cost thrice as much as a biscuit. How many biscuits did she buy?
Biscuits |
Remaining money |
2x3 |
1x3 |
|
8 Scones |
Left |
|
2x1 |
1x1 |
6 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 scone = Cost of 3 biscuits
(x8)Cost of 8 scones = Cost of 24 biscuits
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of biscuits that Jane bought
= 6 u
= 6 x 12
= 72
Answer(s): 72