Jade had 109 strawberry and banana puffs. After giving away
17 of her strawberry puffs and 18 of her banana puffs, she had an equal number of strawberry and banana puffs. How many banana puffs did she have at first?
| |
Strawberry puffs |
Banana puffs |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
6 u + 18 |
109 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 18 |
|
| After |
6 u |
6 u |
|
Fraction of the strawberry puffs left
= 1 -
17=
67 The number of strawberry and banana puffs in the end is the same.
Total number of puffs at first
= 7 u + 6 u + 18
= 13 u + 18
13 u + 18 = 109
13 u = 109 - 18
13 u = 91
1 u = 91 ÷ 13 = 7
Number of banana puffs at first
= 6 u + 18
= 6 x 7 + 18
= 42 + 18
= 60
Answer(s): 60
