Adding and subtraction fractions

Question

Raymond purchased a box of candy for himself. On the way back to the dorm, he ate 2/3 of the candy. As he was putting away groceries, he ate 3/4 of what was left. There are now 2 chocolates left in the box. How many were in the box to begin with?

Answer 1

c represents the beginning amount of chocolates.

(Note the problem states what he ate then says what was left)

 

x(1/3)(1/4) = 2

 

Can you solve for x and answer?