Linda had 65 strawberry and blueberry croissants. After giving away
14 of her strawberry croissants and 23 of her blueberry croissants, she had an equal number of strawberry and blueberry croissants. How many blueberry croissants did she have at first?
| |
Strawberry croissants |
Blueberry croissants |
Total |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 23 |
65 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 23 |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
|
Fraction of the strawberry croissants left
= 1 -
14=
34 The number of strawberry and blueberry croissants in the end is the same.
Total number of croissants at first
= 4 u + 3 u + 23
= 7 u + 23
7 u + 23 = 65
7 u = 65 - 23
7 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 7 = 6
Number of blueberry croissants at first
= 3 u + 23
= 3 x 6 + 23
= 18 + 23
= 41
Answer(s): 41
