The number of papayas Asher bought in April was 30% more than in March. In May, he bought 70% less papayas than in April. If there were 305 less papayas in May than March, how many papayas did Asher buy in April?
| March |
April |
May |
| 10x10 |
13x10 |
|
| |
10x13 |
3x13 |
| 100 u |
130 u |
39 u |
100% + 30 = 130%
130% =
130100 =
1310April : March = 13 : 10
100% - 70% = 30%
30% =
30100 =
310 May : April = 3 : 10
The number of papayas in April is repeated. Make the number of papayas in April is the same. LCM of 13 and 10 is 130.
Number of less papayas in May than March
= 100 u - 39 u
= 61 u
61 u = 305
1 u = 305 ÷ 61 = 5
Number of papayas that Asher bought in April
= 130 u
= 130 x 5
= 650
Answer(s): 650
