Caden had some cherry scones and banana scones. He gave away 160 scones to his cousin. 25% of them were cherry scones and the rest were banana scones.
- How many banana scones did he give his cousin?
- Caden gave some cherry scones to his sister. 35 of all the scones he gave away to his cousin and his sister were cherry scones. How many cherry scones did he give his sister?
(a)
Percentage of banana scones
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Number of banana scones that Caden gave to his cousin
= 75% x 160
=
75100 x 160
= 120
(b)
Fraction of all the scones he gave away to his cousin and his sister that were banana scones
= 1 -
35=
252 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 2 = 60
Number of cherry scones that Caden gave to his cousin and his sister
= 3 u
= 3 x 60
= 180
Number of cherry scones that Caden gave to his cousin
= 160 - 120
= 40
Number of cherry scones that Caden gave to his sister
= 180 - 40
= 140
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 140