Tammy spent
23 of her money on some puffs and
37 of her remaining money on 9 muffins. Each muffin cost four times as much as a puff. How many puffs did she buy?
Puffs |
Remaining money |
2x7 |
1x7 |
|
9 Muffins |
Left |
|
3x1 |
4x1 |
14 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Cost of 1 muffin = Cost of 4 puffs
(x9)Cost of 9 muffins = Cost of 36 puffs
3 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Number of puffs that Tammy bought
= 14 u
= 14 x 12
= 168
Answer(s): 168