The number of banana muffins Eric baked was
25 of the total number of muffins. After baking another 48 banana muffins, the number of banana muffins became
23 of the total number of muffins. How many muffins did she bake at first?
| |
Banana muffins |
Other muffins |
Total muffins |
| Before |
2 u |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 48 |
|
|
| After |
2x3 =
6 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
3x3 =
9 u |
The number of other muffins remains unchanged. Make the number of other muffins the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Number of more banana muffins baked
= 6 u - 2 u
= 4 u
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Number of muffins that Eric baked at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= 60
Answer(s): 60
