There are some macarons in the jar. On Friday, Zeph ate
35 of the macarons. He later bought 23 macarons and added into the jar. On Saturday, Zeph ate 36 macarons. He was hungry and ate another 31 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 |
+ 23 |
Change 3 |
- 36 |
Change 4 |
- 31 |
After |
0 |
Fraction of the macarons left after Zeph first ate on Friday
= 1 -
35=
25Number of macarons left after Zeph first ate on Friday = 2 u
2 u = 31 + 36 - 23
2 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 2 = 22
Number of macarons at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 22
= 110
Answer(s): 110