Yesterday, Albert had 82 scones and 41 cupcakes. This morning, he sold 33 scones and bought some more cupcakes. Now he has four times as many cupcakes as scones. How many cupcakes did he buy today?
| |
Scones |
Cupcakes |
| Before |
82 |
41 |
| Change |
- 33 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Number of scones in the end
= 82 - 33
= 49
1 u = 49
Number of cupcakes in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 49
= 196
Number of cupcakes that Albert bought today
= 4 u - 41
= 196 - 41
= 155
Answer(s): 155
