In the book shop,
13 of the books sold were Math books.
12 of the remaining books sold were Science books. The ratio of the number of Science books sold to the number of English books was 11 : 5. The number of Chinese books sold was 24. How many books were sold altogether?
Math |
Remaining books |
Total |
1x11 |
2x11 |
3x11 |
|
Science |
English |
Chinese |
|
|
1x11 = 11 u |
1x11 = 11 u |
|
|
11 |
5 |
|
|
11 u |
11 u |
5 u |
6 u |
33 u |
The number of Science books is repeated. Make the number of Science books the same. LCM of 1 and 11 is 11.
Number of Chinese books = 6 u
6 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 6 = 4
Total number of books sold
= 33 u
= 33 x 4
= 132
Answer(s): 132