The number of banana scones Brandon baked was
58 of the total number of scones. After baking another 39 banana scones, the number of banana scones became
67 of the total number of scones. How many scones did she bake at first?
| |
Banana scones |
Other scones |
Total scones |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 39 |
|
|
| After |
6x3 =
18 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
7x3 =
21 u |
The number of other scones remains unchanged. Make the number of other scones the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Number of more banana scones baked
= 18 u - 5 u
= 13 u
13 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 13 = 3
Number of scones that Brandon baked at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 3
= 24
Answer(s): 24
