In the stationery shop,
13 of the books sold were Science books.
12 of the remaining books sold were Math books. The ratio of the number of Math books sold to the number of English books was 14 : 3. The number of Chinese books sold was 66. How many books were sold altogether?
Science |
Remaining books |
Total |
1x14 |
2x14 |
3x14 |
|
Math |
English |
Chinese |
|
|
1x14 = 14 u |
1x14 = 14 u |
|
|
14 |
3 |
|
|
14 u |
14 u |
3 u |
11 u |
42 u |
The number of Math books is repeated. Make the number of Math books the same. LCM of 1 and 14 is 14.
Number of Chinese books = 11 u
11 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 11 = 6
Total number of books sold
= 42 u
= 42 x 6
= 252
Answer(s): 252