For every 40 tarts that Adam bakes,
he bakes 30 cupcakes.
He bakes a total of 140 tarts and cupcakes.
- How many cupcakes does he bake?
- How many more tarts than cupcakes does he bake?
(a)
Number of tarts and cupcakes per set
= 40 + 30
= 70
Number of sets
= 140 ÷ 70
= 2
Number of cupcakes that Adam bakes
= 2 x 30
= 60
(b) Number of tarts that Adam bakes
= 2 x 40
= 80
Number of more tarts than cupcakes
= 80 - 60
= 20
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 20