Yesterday, Eric had 39 biscuits and 88 scones. This morning, he sold 11 biscuits and bought some more scones. Now he has five times as many scones as biscuits. How many scones did he buy today?
| |
Biscuits |
Scones |
| Before |
39 |
88 |
| Change |
- 11 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Number of biscuits in the end
= 39 - 11
= 28
1 u = 28
Number of scones in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 28
= 140
Number of scones that Eric bought today
= 5 u - 88
= 140 - 88
= 52
Answer(s): 52
