The number of papayas Harry bought in April was 30% more than in March. In May, he bought 70% less papayas than in April. If there were 488 more papayas in March than May, how many papayas did Harry buy in March?
| 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 more papayas in March than May
= 100 u - 39 u
= 61 u
61 u = 488
1 u = 488 ÷ 61 = 8
Number of papayas that Harry bought in March
= 100 u
= 100 x 8
= 800
Answer(s): 800
