The number of papayas Henry bought in September was 25% more than in August. In October, he bought 70% less papayas than in September. If there were 60 less papayas in October than August, how many papayas did Henry buy in September?
| August |
September |
October |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
|
| |
10x1 |
3x1 |
| 8 u |
10 u |
3 u |
100% + 25 = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54September : August = 5 : 4
100% - 70% = 30%
30% =
30100 =
310 October : September = 3 : 10
The number of papayas in September is repeated. Make the number of papayas in September is the same. LCM of 5 and 10 is 10.
Number of less papayas in October than August
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 5 = 12
Number of papayas that Henry bought in September
= 10 u
= 10 x 12
= 120
Answer(s): 120
