Shannon baked pandan, banana and durian scones. There were half as many durian scones as banana scones and an equal number of durian scones as pandan scones. The cost of each scone is given as shown.
1 durian scone: $1.80
1 banana scone: $1.30
1 pandan scone: $1.80
If she collected $279 from selling all the scones, how many banana scones were there?
|
Durian |
Banana |
Pandan |
Ratio of scones |
1 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Cost of 1 scones |
$1.80 |
$1.30 |
$1.80 |
Total Value |
1.8 u |
2.6 u |
1.8 u |
Durian scones : Banana scones : Pandan scones
1 : 2 : 1
Total amount earned from selling all the scones
= 1.8 u + 2.6 u + 1.8 u
= 6.2 u
6.2 u = 279
1 u = 279 ÷ 6.2 = 45
Number of banana scones
= 2 u
= 2 x 45
= 90
Answer(s): 90