The number of apricots Jeremy bought in June was 25% more than in May. In July, he bought 50% less apricots than in June. If there were 24 more apricots in May than July, how many apricots did Jeremy buy in May?
| May |
June |
July |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
|
| |
2x5 |
1x5 |
| 8 u |
10 u |
5 u |
100% + 25 = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54June : May = 5 : 4
100% - 50% = 50%
50% =
50100 =
12 July : June = 1 : 2
The number of apricots in June is repeated. Make the number of apricots in June is the same. LCM of 5 and 2 is 10.
Number of more apricots in May than July
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of apricots that Jeremy bought in May
= 8 u
= 8 x 8
= 64
Answer(s): 64
