Lynn spent
12 of her money on some cupcakes and
25 of her remaining money on 6 cookies. Each cookie cost twice as much as a cupcake. How many cupcakes did she buy?
Cupcakes |
Remaining money |
1x5 |
1x5 |
|
6 Cookies |
Left |
|
2x1 |
3x1 |
5 u |
2 u |
3 u |
Cost of 1 cookie = Cost of 2 cupcakes
(x6)Cost of 6 cookies = Cost of 12 cupcakes
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of cupcakes that Lynn bought
= 5 u
= 5 x 6
= 30
Answer(s): 30