The table shows the list of items in a P.E storeroom. One of the numbers was covered by ink.
37 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 |
Ping pong balls |
30 |
Soccer balls |
38 |
Golf balls |
♦ |
Fraction of the items that are ping pong balls and soccer balls
= 1 -
37 =
47Total number of items = 7 u
Number of ping pong balls and soccer balls = 4 u
4 u = 38 + 30 = 68
1 u = 68 ÷ 4 = 17
Number of golf balls
= 3 u
= 3 x 17
= 51
Answer(s): 51