Yesterday, Bryan had 43 scones and 18 cupcakes. This morning, he sold 16 scones and bought some more cupcakes. Now he has thrice as many cupcakes as scones. How many cupcakes did he buy today?
| |
Scones |
Cupcakes |
| Before |
43 |
18 |
| Change |
- 16 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Number of scones in the end
= 43 - 16
= 27
1 u = 27
Number of cupcakes in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 27
= 81
Number of cupcakes that Bryan bought today
= 3 u - 18
= 81 - 18
= 63
Answer(s): 63
