Harry sold 34 more cheese scones than apricot scones on Thursday. On Friday, the number of apricot scones he sold decreased by 20% while the number of cheese scones he sold remained the same. He sold each tart for $5.50. He sold a total of 214 scones on Friday. How much money did he receive from the sale of scones on both days?
|
Cheese scones |
Apricot scones |
Total |
Comparing cheese and apricot scones at first |
34 more
|
|
|
Before |
5 u + 34 |
5 u |
10 u + 34 |
Change |
|
- 1 u |
|
After |
5 u + 34 |
4 u |
9 u + 34 |
20% =
20100 =
15Total number of scones sold on Friday
= 5 u + 34 + 4 u
= 9 u + 34
9 u + 34 = 214
9 u = 214 - 34
9 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 9 = 20
Total number of scones sold on Thursday
= 5 u + 34 + 5 u
= 10 u + 34
Total number of scones sold on both days
= 9 u + 34 + 10 u + 34
= 19 u + 68
= 19 x 20 + 68
= 380 + 68
= 448
Total amount received from the sale of scones on both days
= 448 x 5.50
= $2464
Answer(s): $2464