Gabby had some Malay and English novels. She sold
12 of her Malay novels and
16 of her English novels.
67 of the books sold were Malay books. What fraction of the novels did Gabby sell?
| |
Malay novels |
English novels |
Total novels |
| Before |
2x6 =
12 u |
6 u |
|
| Change |
- 1x6 =
- 6 u |
- 1 u |
7 u |
Comparing Malay and English
novels sold |
6 |
1 |
7 |
| After |
1x6 =
6 u |
5 u |
|
Fraction of novels sold that is English novels
= 1 -
67=
17The number of English novels sold is repeated. Make the numerators the same.
16 English novels =
17 Storybooks sold
Total number of novels at first
= 12 u + 6 u
= 18 u
Number of novels soldTotal number of novels =
718 Answer(s):
718 
