The number of blueberry croissants Dylan baked was
38 of the total number of croissants. After baking another 187 blueberry croissants, the number of blueberry croissants became
45 of the total number of croissants. How many croissants did she bake at first?
| |
Blueberry croissants |
Other croissants |
Total croissants |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 187 |
|
|
| After |
4x5 =
20 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
5x5 =
25 u |
The number of other croissants remains unchanged. Make the number of other croissants the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Number of more blueberry croissants baked
= 20 u - 3 u
= 17 u
17 u = 187
1 u = 187 ÷ 17 = 11
Number of croissants that Dylan baked at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 11
= 88
Answer(s): 88
