The number of tomatoes Bobby bought in April was 20% more than in March. In May, he bought 60% less tomatoes than in April. If there were 91 more tomatoes in March than May, how many tomatoes did Bobby buy in March?
| March |
April |
May |
| 5x5 |
6x5 |
|
| |
5x6 |
2x6 |
| 25 u |
30 u |
12 u |
100% + 20 = 120%
120% =
120100 =
65April : March = 6 : 5
100% - 60% = 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 May : April = 2 : 5
The number of tomatoes in April is repeated. Make the number of tomatoes in April is the same. LCM of 6 and 5 is 30.
Number of more tomatoes in March than May
= 25 u - 12 u
= 13 u
13 u = 91
1 u = 91 ÷ 13 = 7
Number of tomatoes that Bobby bought in March
= 25 u
= 25 x 7
= 175
Answer(s): 175
