PSLE A florist had some orchids and daffodils. She sold
19 of the orchids and
112 of the daffodils.
56 of the flowers sold were orchids. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Orchids |
Daffodils |
Total |
Before |
9x5 = 45 u |
12 u
|
57 u |
Change |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
- 1 u |
|
Comparing orchids and daffodils sold |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 1x1 = - 1 u |
- 6x1 = - 6 u |
After |
8x5 = 40 u |
11 u |
51 u |
Number of orchids sold is repeated. Make the number of orchids the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total number of flowers sold = 6 u
Total number of flowers
= 45 u + 12 u
= 57 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
657 =
219 Answer(s):
219