Irene spent
45 of her money on some puffs and
25 of her remaining money on 6 scones. Each scone cost twice as much as a puff. How many puffs did she buy?
| Puffs |
Remaining money |
| 4x5 |
1x5 |
| |
6 Scones |
Left |
| |
2x1 |
3x1 |
| 20 u |
2 u |
3 u |
Cost of 1 scone = Cost of 2 puffs
(x6)Cost of 6 scones = Cost of 12 puffs
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of puffs that Irene bought
= 20 u
= 20 x 6
= 120
Answer(s): 120
