The table shows the list of items in a P.E storeroom. One of the numbers was covered by ink.
59 of the total number of items in the P.E. store room are golf balls. How many golf balls are there?
Type of item |
Number of items |
Volleyballs |
36 |
Cricket balls |
20 |
Golf balls |
♦ |
Fraction of the items that are volleyballs and cricket balls
= 1 -
59 =
49Total number of items = 9 u
Number of volleyballs and cricket balls = 4 u
4 u = 20 + 36 = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 4 = 14
Number of golf balls
= 5 u
= 5 x 14
= 70
Answer(s): 70