In the stationery kiosk,
13 of the books sold were Chinese books.
14 of the remaining books sold were Math books. The ratio of the number of Math books sold to the number of English books was 13 : 8. The number of Science books sold was 217. How many books were sold altogether?
Chinese |
Remaining books |
Total |
1x26 |
2x26 |
3x26 |
|
Math |
English |
Science |
|
|
1x13 = 13 u |
3x13 = 39 u |
|
|
13 |
8 |
|
|
26 u |
13 u |
8 u |
31 u |
78 u |
The number of Math books is repeated. Make the number of Math books the same. LCM of 1 and 13 is 13.
Number of Science books = 31 u
31 u = 217
1 u = 217 ÷ 31 = 7
Total number of books sold
= 78 u
= 78 x 7
= 546
Answer(s): 546