PSLE A florist had some marigolds and peonies. She sold
16 of the marigolds and
12 of the peonies.
56 of the flowers sold were marigolds. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Marigolds |
Peonies |
Total |
Before |
6x5 = 30 u |
2 u
|
32 u |
Change |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
- 1 u |
|
Comparing marigolds and peonies sold |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 1x1 = - 1 u |
- 6x1 = - 6 u |
After |
5x5 = 25 u |
1 u |
26 u |
Number of marigolds sold is repeated. Make the number of marigolds the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total number of flowers sold = 6 u
Total number of flowers
= 30 u + 2 u
= 32 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
632 =
316 Answer(s):
316