Tammy spent
45 of her money on some macarons and
47 of her remaining money on 8 biscuits. Each biscuit cost thrice as much as a macaron. How many macarons did she buy?
Macarons |
Remaining money |
4x7 |
1x7 |
|
8 Biscuits |
Left |
|
4x1 |
3x1 |
28 u |
4 u |
3 u |
Cost of 1 biscuit = Cost of 3 macarons
(x8)Cost of 8 biscuits = Cost of 24 macarons
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Number of macarons that Tammy bought
= 28 u
= 28 x 6
= 168
Answer(s): 168