The number of banana scones Zane baked was
45 of the total number of scones. After baking another 12 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 |
4 u |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 12 |
|
|
| After |
6x1 =
6 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
7x1 =
7 u |
The number of other scones remains unchanged. Make the number of other scones the same. LCM of 1 and 1 is 1.
Number of more banana scones baked
= 6 u - 4 u
= 2 u
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of scones that Zane baked at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 6
= 30
Answer(s): 30
