Pamela spent
23 of her money on some scones and
37 of her remaining money on 6 muffins. Each muffin cost twice as much as a scone. How many scones did she buy?
| Scones |
Remaining money |
| 2x7 |
1x7 |
| |
6 Muffins |
Left |
| |
3x1 |
4x1 |
| 14 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Cost of 1 muffin = Cost of 2 scones
(x6)Cost of 6 muffins = Cost of 12 scones
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Number of scones that Pamela bought
= 14 u
= 14 x 4
= 56
Answer(s): 56
