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 squash balls. How many squash balls are there?
| Type of item |
Number of items |
| Ping pong balls |
43 |
| Volleyballs |
37 |
| Squash balls |
♦ |
Fraction of the items that are ping pong balls and volleyballs
= 1 -
57 =
27Total number of items = 7 u
Number of ping pong balls and volleyballs = 2 u
2 u = 37 + 43 = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 2 = 40
Number of squash balls
= 5 u
= 5 x 40
= 200
Answer(s): 200
