The number of limes John bought in October was 40% more than in September. In November, he bought 60% less limes than in October. If there were 88 more limes in September than November, how many limes did John buy in September?
September |
October |
November |
5x5 |
7x5 |
|
|
5x7 |
2x7 |
25 u |
35 u |
14 u |
100% + 40 = 140%
140% =
140100 =
75October : September = 7 : 5
100% - 60% = 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 November : October = 2 : 5
The number of limes in October is repeated. Make the number of limes in October is the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Number of more limes in September than November
= 25 u - 14 u
= 11 u
11 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 11 = 8
Number of limes that John bought in September
= 25 u
= 25 x 8
= 200
Answer(s): 200