Mini Sweets bake shop is running a special on cupcakes. For every 10 cupcakes purchased, 3 free cupcakes are added to the order. Edna is getting treats for her class party. She bought 30 cupcakes.How many free cupcakes will be added to Edna's order?____ free cupcakes
Q. Mini Sweets bake shop is running a special on cupcakes. For every 10 cupcakes purchased, 3 free cupcakes are added to the order. Edna is getting treats for her class party. She bought 30 cupcakes.How many free cupcakes will be added to Edna's order?____ free cupcakes
Identify Ratio: Identify the ratio of purchased to free cupcakes.For every 10 cupcakes bought, 3 are given free.
Calculate Free Cupcakes: Calculate the number of free cupcakes for 30 purchased cupcakes.Using the ratio, 10 purchased cupcakes3 free cupcakes×30 purchased cupcakes=9 free cupcakes.
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