Yesterday, Ben had 66 macarons and 87 muffins. This morning, he sold 35 macarons and bought some more muffins. Now he has four times as many muffins as macarons. How many muffins did he buy today?
| |
Macarons |
Muffins |
| Before |
66 |
87 |
| Change |
- 35 |
+ ? |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Number of macarons in the end
= 66 - 35
= 31
1 u = 31
Number of muffins in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 31
= 124
Number of muffins that Ben bought today
= 4 u - 87
= 124 - 87
= 37
Answer(s): 37
