Yesterday, Oscar had 62 scones and 28 muffins. This morning, he sold 40 scones and bought some more muffins. Now he has twice as many muffins as scones. How many muffins did he buy today?
| |
Scones |
Muffins |
| Before |
62 |
28 |
| Change |
- 40 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
Number of scones in the end
= 62 - 40
= 22
1 u = 22
Number of muffins in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 22
= 44
Number of muffins that Oscar bought today
= 2 u - 28
= 44 - 28
= 16
Answer(s): 16
