For every 50 shortbreads that Adam bakes,
he bakes 40 macarons.
He bakes 150 shortbreads.
- How many macarons does he bake?
- How many shortbreads does he bake?
(a)
Number of sets of 50 shortbreads
= 150 ÷ 50
= 3
Number of macarons that Adam bakes
= 3 x 40
= 120
(b)
Number of shortbreads that Adam bakes
= 3 x 50
= 150
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 150