For every 50 shortbreads that Adam bakes,
he bakes 40 cupcakes.
He bakes a total of 180 shortbreads and cupcakes.
- How many cupcakes does he bake?
- How many more shortbreads than cupcakes does he bake?
(a)
Number of shortbreads and cupcakes per set
= 50 + 40
= 90
Number of sets
= 180 ÷ 90
= 2
Number of cupcakes that Adam bakes
= 2 x 40
= 80
(b) Number of shortbreads that Adam bakes
= 2 x 50
= 100
Number of more shortbreads than cupcakes
= 100 - 80
= 20
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) 20