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 basketballs. How many basketballs are there?
Type of item |
Number of items |
Soccer balls |
32 |
Ping pong balls |
34 |
Basketballs |
♦ |
Fraction of the items that are soccer balls and ping pong balls
= 1 -
57 =
27Total number of items = 7 u
Number of soccer balls and ping pong balls = 2 u
2 u = 34 + 32 = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 2 = 33
Number of basketballs
= 5 u
= 5 x 33
= 165
Answer(s): 165