The number of avocados Fred bought in June was 20% more than in May. In July, he bought 50% less avocados than in June. If there were 16 more avocados in May than July, how many avocados did Fred buy in May?
| May |
June |
July |
| 5x1 |
6x1 |
|
| |
2x3 |
1x3 |
| 5 u |
6 u |
3 u |
100% + 20 = 120%
120% =
120100 =
65June : May = 6 : 5
100% - 50% = 50%
50% =
50100 =
12 July : June = 1 : 2
The number of avocados in June is repeated. Make the number of avocados in June is the same. LCM of 6 and 2 is 6.
Number of more avocados in May than July
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Number of avocados that Fred bought in May
= 5 u
= 5 x 8
= 40
Answer(s): 40
