PSLE A florist had some roses and orchids. She sold
19 of the roses and
13 of the orchids.
56 of the flowers sold were roses. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Roses |
Orchids |
Total |
Before |
9x5 = 45 u |
3 u
|
48 u |
Change |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
- 1 u |
|
Comparing roses and orchids sold |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 1x1 = - 1 u |
- 6x1 = - 6 u |
After |
8x5 = 40 u |
2 u |
42 u |
Number of roses sold is repeated. Make the number of roses the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total number of flowers sold = 6 u
Total number of flowers
= 45 u + 3 u
= 48 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
648 =
18 Answer(s):
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