There are some macarons in the jar. On Tuesday, Lee ate
35 of the macarons. He later bought 30 macarons and added into the jar. On Wednesday, Lee ate 40 macarons. He was hungry and ate another 40 macarons. There were no macarons left. How many macarons were there in the jar at first?
|
Macarons |
Before |
5 u |
Change 1 |
- 3 u |
Change 2 |
+ 30 |
Change 3 |
- 40 |
Change 4 |
- 40 |
After |
0 |
Fraction of the macarons left after Lee first ate on Tuesday
= 1 -
35=
25Number of macarons left after Lee first ate on Tuesday = 2 u
2 u = 40 + 40 - 30
2 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 2 = 25
Number of macarons at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 25
= 125
Answer(s): 125