The table shows the list of items in a P.E storeroom. One of the numbers was covered by ink.
57 of the total number of items in the P.E. store room are soccer balls. How many soccer balls are there?
Type of item |
Number of items |
Volleyballs |
42 |
Squash balls |
34 |
Soccer balls |
♦ |
Fraction of the items that are volleyballs and squash balls
= 1 -
57 =
27Total number of items = 7 u
Number of volleyballs and squash balls = 2 u
2 u = 34 + 42 = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 2 = 38
Number of soccer balls
= 5 u
= 5 x 38
= 190
Answer(s): 190