The number of pears Will bought in July was 40% more than in June. In August, he bought 60% less pears than in July. If there were 22 less pears in August than June, how many pears did Will buy in July?
| June |
July |
August |
| 5x5 |
7x5 |
|
| |
5x7 |
2x7 |
| 25 u |
35 u |
14 u |
100% + 40 = 140%
140% =
140100 =
75July : June = 7 : 5
100% - 60% = 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 August : July = 2 : 5
The number of pears in July is repeated. Make the number of pears in July is the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Number of less pears in August than June
= 25 u - 14 u
= 11 u
11 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 11 = 2
Number of pears that Will bought in July
= 35 u
= 35 x 2
= 70
Answer(s): 70
