Raeann had some English and Malay non-fiction books. She sold
17 of her English non-fiction books and
411 of her Malay non-fiction books.
711 of the books sold were English books. What fraction of the non-fiction books did Raeann sell?
| |
English non-fiction books |
Malay non-fiction books |
Total non-fiction books |
| Before |
7x7 =
49 u |
11 u |
|
| Change |
- 1x7 =
- 7 u |
- 4 u |
11 u |
Comparing English and Malay
non-fiction books sold |
7 |
4 |
11 |
| After |
6x7 =
42 u |
7 u |
|
Fraction of non-fiction books sold that is Malay non-fiction books
= 1 -
711=
411The number of Malay non-fiction books sold is repeated. Make the numerators the same.
411 Malay non-fiction books =
411 Storybooks sold
Total number of non-fiction books at first
= 49 u + 11 u
= 60 u
Number of non-fiction books soldTotal number of non-fiction books =
1160 Answer(s):
1160 
