Gillian had some English and Chinese fiction books. She sold
15 of her English fiction books and
37 of her Chinese fiction books.
47 of the books sold were English books. What fraction of the fiction books did Gillian sell?
| |
English fiction books |
Chinese fiction books |
Total fiction books |
| Before |
5x4 =
20 u |
7 u |
|
| Change |
- 1x4 =
- 4 u |
- 3 u |
7 u |
Comparing English and Chinese
fiction books sold |
4 |
3 |
7 |
| After |
4x4 =
16 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of fiction books sold that is Chinese fiction books
= 1 -
47=
37The number of Chinese fiction books sold is repeated. Make the numerators the same.
37 Chinese fiction books =
37 Storybooks sold
Total number of fiction books at first
= 20 u + 7 u
= 27 u
Number of fiction books soldTotal number of fiction books =
727 Answer(s):
727 
