There are some macarons in the jar. On Friday, Eric ate
18 of the macarons. He later bought 30 macarons and added into the jar. On Saturday, Eric ate 46 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 |
8 u |
Change 1 |
- 1 u |
Change 2 |
+ 30 |
Change 3 |
- 46 |
Change 4 |
- 40 |
After |
0 |
Fraction of the macarons left after Eric first ate on Friday
= 1 -
18=
78Number of macarons left after Eric first ate on Friday = 7 u
7 u = 40 + 46 - 30
7 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 7 = 8
Number of macarons at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 8
= 64
Answer(s): 64