The number of kiwis Xavier bought in July was 20% more than in June. In August, he bought 75% less kiwis than in July. If there were 84 less kiwis in August than June, how many kiwis did Xavier buy in July?
| June |
July |
August |
| 5x2 |
6x2 |
|
| |
4x3 |
1x3 |
| 10 u |
12 u |
3 u |
100% + 20 = 120%
120% =
120100 =
65July : June = 6 : 5
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 August : July = 1 : 4
The number of kiwis in July is repeated. Make the number of kiwis in July is the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Number of less kiwis in August than June
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Number of kiwis that Xavier bought in July
= 12 u
= 12 x 12
= 144
Answer(s): 144
