Yesterday, Elijah had 76 shortbreads and 71 cupcakes. This morning, he sold 27 shortbreads and bought some more cupcakes. Now he has five times as many cupcakes as shortbreads. How many cupcakes did he buy today?
| |
Shortbreads |
Cupcakes |
| Before |
76 |
71 |
| Change |
- 27 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Number of shortbreads in the end
= 76 - 27
= 49
1 u = 49
Number of cupcakes in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 49
= 245
Number of cupcakes that Elijah bought today
= 5 u - 71
= 245 - 71
= 174
Answer(s): 174
