In the stationery kiosk,
13 of the books sold were Math books.
14 of the remaining books sold were Chinese books. The ratio of the number of Chinese books sold to the number of Science books was 12 : 7. The number of English books sold was 232. How many books were sold altogether?
Math |
Remaining books |
Total |
1x24 |
2x24 |
3x24 |
|
Chinese |
Science |
English |
|
|
1x12 = 12 u |
3x12 = 36 u |
|
|
12 |
7 |
|
|
24 u |
12 u |
7 u |
29 u |
72 u |
The number of Chinese books is repeated. Make the number of Chinese books the same. LCM of 1 and 12 is 12.
Number of English books = 29 u
29 u = 232
1 u = 232 ÷ 29 = 8
Total number of books sold
= 72 u
= 72 x 8
= 576
Answer(s): 576