Yesterday, Reggie had 37 scones and 32 puffs. This morning, he sold 14 scones and bought some more puffs. Now he has thrice as many puffs as scones. How many puffs did he buy today?
| |
Scones |
Puffs |
| Before |
37 |
32 |
| Change |
- 14 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Number of scones in the end
= 37 - 14
= 23
1 u = 23
Number of puffs in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 23
= 69
Number of puffs that Reggie bought today
= 3 u - 32
= 69 - 32
= 37
Answer(s): 37
