Zara spent
23 of her money on some croissants and
37 of her remaining money on 5 wafers. Each wafer cost thrice as much as a croissant. How many croissants did she buy?
Croissants |
Remaining money |
2x7 |
1x7 |
|
5 Wafers |
Left |
|
3x1 |
4x1 |
14 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Cost of 1 wafer = Cost of 3 croissants
(x5)Cost of 5 wafers = Cost of 15 croissants
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Number of croissants that Zara bought
= 14 u
= 14 x 5
= 70
Answer(s): 70