The number of apricot scones George baked was
37 of the total number of scones. After baking another 136 apricot scones, the number of apricot scones became
56 of the total number of scones. How many scones did she bake at first?
| |
Apricot scones |
Other scones |
Total scones |
| Before |
3 u |
4 u |
7 u |
| Change |
+ 136 |
|
|
| After |
5x4 =
20 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
6x4 =
24 u |
The number of other scones remains unchanged. Make the number of other scones the same. LCM of 4 and 1 is 4.
Number of more apricot scones baked
= 20 u - 3 u
= 17 u
17 u = 136
1 u = 136 ÷ 17 = 8
Number of scones that George baked at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= 56
Answer(s): 56
