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