In the bookstore,
16 of the books sold were Science books.
15 of the remaining books sold were English books. The ratio of the number of English books sold to the number of Chinese books was 14 : 3. The number of Math books sold was 583. How many books were sold altogether?
Science |
Remaining books |
Total |
1x14 |
5x14 |
6x14 |
|
English |
Chinese |
Math |
|
|
1x14 = 14 u |
4x14 = 56 u |
|
|
14 |
3 |
|
|
14 u |
14 u |
3 u |
53 u |
84 u |
The number of English books is repeated. Make the number of English books the same. LCM of 1 and 14 is 14.
Number of Math books = 53 u
53 u = 583
1 u = 583 ÷ 53 = 11
Total number of books sold
= 84 u
= 84 x 11
= 924
Answer(s): 924