Opal spent
23 of her money on some cupcakes and
34 of her remaining money on 8 tarts. Each tart cost thrice as much as a cupcake. How many cupcakes did she buy?
Cupcakes |
Remaining money |
2x4 |
1x4 |
|
8 Tarts |
Left |
|
3x1 |
1x1 |
8 u |
3 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 tart = Cost of 3 cupcakes
(x8)Cost of 8 tarts = Cost of 24 cupcakes
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of cupcakes that Opal bought
= 8 u
= 8 x 8
= 64
Answer(s): 64