Shannon spent
56 of her money on some croissants and
23 of her remaining money on 6 tarts. Each tart cost four times as much as a croissant. How many croissants did she buy?
Croissants |
Remaining money |
5x3 |
1x3 |
|
6 Tarts |
Left |
|
2x1 |
1x1 |
15 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 tart = Cost of 4 croissants
(x6)Cost of 6 tarts = Cost of 24 croissants
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of croissants that Shannon bought
= 15 u
= 15 x 12
= 180
Answer(s): 180