The number of apple macarons Brandon baked was
25 of the total number of macarons. After baking another 56 apple macarons, the number of apple macarons became
34 of the total number of macarons. How many macarons did she bake at first?
| |
Apple macarons |
Other macarons |
Total macarons |
| Before |
2 u |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 56 |
|
|
| After |
3x3 =
9 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
4x3 =
12 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 apple macarons baked
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 7 = 8
Number of macarons that Brandon baked at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 8
= 40
Answer(s): 40
