Yoko spent
12 of her money on some scones and
23 of her remaining money on 5 croissants. Each croissant cost twice as much as a scone. How many scones did she buy?
| Scones |
Remaining money |
| 1x3 |
1x3 |
| |
5 Croissants |
Left |
| |
2x1 |
1x1 |
| 3 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 croissant = Cost of 2 scones
(x5)Cost of 5 croissants = Cost of 10 scones
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Number of scones that Yoko bought
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= 15
Answer(s): 15
