The number of strawberry macarons Julian baked was
58 of the total number of macarons. After baking another 14 strawberry macarons, the number of strawberry macarons became
45 of the total number of macarons. How many macarons did she bake at first?
| |
Strawberry macarons |
Other macarons |
Total macarons |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 14 |
|
|
| After |
4x3 =
12 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
5x3 =
15 u |
The number of other macarons remains unchanged. Make the number of other macarons the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Number of more strawberry macarons baked
= 12 u - 5 u
= 7 u
7 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 7 = 2
Number of macarons that Julian baked at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2
= 16
Answer(s): 16
