Caden, Perry and George sold some notebooks. George sold 20% of the total number of notebooks sold by Perry and Caden. Caden sold 25% of the total number of notebooks sold by Perry and George. Perry sold 70 more notebooks than George. Find the total number of notebooks sold by all the boys.
| Caden |
Perry |
George |
Total |
| 5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
| 1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
| 6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 25% =
25100 =
14 The total number of notebooks is repeated. Make the total number of notebooks the same. LCM of 6 and 5 is 30.
Number of more notebooks that Perry sold than George
= 19 u - 5 u
= 14 u
14 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 14 = 5
Total number of notebooks sold
= 30 u
= 30 x 5
= 150
Answer(s): 150
