Kathy had some English and Chinese magazines. She sold
15 of her English magazines and
27 of her Chinese magazines.
35 of the books sold were English books. What fraction of the magazines did Kathy sell?
| |
English magazines |
Chinese magazines |
Total magazines |
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
7 u |
|
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2 u |
5 u |
Comparing English and Chinese
magazines sold |
3 |
2 |
5 |
| After |
4x3 =
12 u |
5 u |
|
Fraction of magazines sold that is Chinese magazines
= 1 -
35=
25The number of Chinese magazines sold is repeated. Make the numerators the same.
27 Chinese magazines =
25 Storybooks sold
Total number of magazines at first
= 15 u + 7 u
= 22 u
Number of magazines soldTotal number of magazines =
522 Answer(s):
522 
