PSLE A florist had some lavenders and orchids. She sold
17 of the lavenders and
111 of the orchids.
56 of the flowers sold were lavenders. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Lavenders |
Orchids |
Total |
Before |
7x5 = 35 u |
11 u
|
46 u |
Change |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
- 1 u |
|
Comparing lavenders and orchids sold |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 1x1 = - 1 u |
- 6x1 = - 6 u |
After |
6x5 = 30 u |
10 u |
40 u |
Number of lavenders sold is repeated. Make the number of lavenders the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total number of flowers sold = 6 u
Total number of flowers
= 35 u + 11 u
= 46 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
646 =
323 Answer(s):
323