Yesterday, Caden had 65 tarts and 24 cookies. This morning, he sold 23 tarts and bought some more cookies. Now he has twice as many cookies as tarts. How many cookies did he buy today?
| |
Tarts |
Cookies |
| Before |
65 |
24 |
| Change |
- 23 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
Number of tarts in the end
= 65 - 23
= 42
1 u = 42
Number of cookies in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 42
= 84
Number of cookies that Caden bought today
= 2 u - 24
= 84 - 24
= 60
Answer(s): 60
