PSLE A florist had some carnations and marigolds. She sold
17 of the carnations and
35 of the marigolds.
58 of the flowers sold were carnations. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Carnations |
Marigolds |
Total |
Before |
7x5 = 35 u |
5 u
|
40 u |
Change |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
- 3 u |
|
Comparing carnations and marigolds sold |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 3x1 = - 3 u |
- 8x1 = - 8 u |
After |
6x5 = 30 u |
2 u |
32 u |
Number of carnations sold is repeated. Make the number of carnations the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total number of flowers sold = 8 u
Total number of flowers
= 35 u + 5 u
= 40 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
840 =
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