PSLE A florist had some lilies and marigolds. She sold
19 of the lilies and
56 of the marigolds.
49 of the flowers sold were lilies. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Lilies |
Marigolds |
Total |
Before |
9x4 = 36 u |
6 u
|
42 u |
Change |
- 1x4 = - 4 u |
- 5 u |
|
Comparing lilies and marigolds sold |
- 4x1 = - 4 u |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 9x1 = - 9 u |
After |
8x4 = 32 u |
1 u |
33 u |
Number of lilies sold is repeated. Make the number of lilies the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total number of flowers sold = 9 u
Total number of flowers
= 36 u + 6 u
= 42 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
942 =
314 Answer(s):
314