Cindy spent
34 of her money on some scones and
37 of her remaining money on 9 puffs. Each puff cost twice as much as a scone. How many scones did she buy?
Scones |
Remaining money |
3x7 |
1x7 |
|
9 Puffs |
Left |
|
3x1 |
4x1 |
21 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Cost of 1 puff = Cost of 2 scones
(x9)Cost of 9 puffs = Cost of 18 scones
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of scones that Cindy bought
= 21 u
= 21 x 6
= 126
Answer(s): 126