The number of apricots Jeremy bought in August was 30% more than in July. In September, he bought 75% less apricots than in August. If there were 297 less apricots in September than July, how many apricots did Jeremy buy in August?
| July |
August |
September |
| 10x4 |
13x4 |
|
| |
4x13 |
1x13 |
| 40 u |
52 u |
13 u |
100% + 30 = 130%
130% =
130100 =
1310August : July = 13 : 10
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 September : August = 1 : 4
The number of apricots in August is repeated. Make the number of apricots in August is the same. LCM of 13 and 4 is 52.
Number of less apricots in September than July
= 40 u - 13 u
= 27 u
27 u = 297
1 u = 297 ÷ 27 = 11
Number of apricots that Jeremy bought in August
= 52 u
= 52 x 11
= 572
Answer(s): 572
