Esther spent
56 of her money on some macarons and
34 of her remaining money on 6 croissants. Each croissant cost thrice as much as a macaron. How many macarons did she buy?
Macarons |
Remaining money |
5x4 |
1x4 |
|
6 Croissants |
Left |
|
3x1 |
1x1 |
20 u |
3 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 croissant = Cost of 3 macarons
(x6)Cost of 6 croissants = Cost of 18 macarons
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of macarons that Esther bought
= 20 u
= 20 x 6
= 120
Answer(s): 120