Yesterday, Warren had 76 scones and 49 wafers. This morning, he sold 36 scones and bought some more wafers. Now he has five times as many wafers as scones. How many wafers did he buy today?
| |
Scones |
Wafers |
| Before |
76 |
49 |
| Change |
- 36 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Number of scones in the end
= 76 - 36
= 40
1 u = 40
Number of wafers in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 40
= 200
Number of wafers that Warren bought today
= 5 u - 49
= 200 - 49
= 151
Answer(s): 151
