Esther spent
23 of her money on some macarons and
34 of her remaining money on 6 shortbreads. Each shortbread cost thrice as much as a macaron. How many macarons did she buy?
Macarons |
Remaining money |
2x4 |
1x4 |
|
6 Shortbreads |
Left |
|
3x1 |
1x1 |
8 u |
3 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 shortbread = Cost of 3 macarons
(x6)Cost of 6 shortbreads = Cost of 18 macarons
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of macarons that Esther bought
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= 48
Answer(s): 48