Opal spent
12 of her money on some scones and
37 of her remaining money on 8 croissants. Each croissant cost thrice as much as a scone. How many scones did she buy?
Scones |
Remaining money |
1x7 |
1x7 |
|
8 Croissants |
Left |
|
3x1 |
4x1 |
7 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Cost of 1 croissant = Cost of 3 scones
(x8)Cost of 8 croissants = Cost of 24 scones
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of scones that Opal bought
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= 56
Answer(s): 56