The number of plums Perry bought in June was 25% more than in May. In July, he bought 50% less plums than in June. If there were 6 less plums in July than May, how many plums did Perry buy in June?
| May |
June |
July |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
|
| |
2x5 |
1x5 |
| 8 u |
10 u |
5 u |
100% + 25 = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54June : May = 5 : 4
100% - 50% = 50%
50% =
50100 =
12 July : June = 1 : 2
The number of plums in June is repeated. Make the number of plums in June is the same. LCM of 5 and 2 is 10.
Number of less plums in July than May
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Number of plums that Perry bought in June
= 10 u
= 10 x 2
= 20
Answer(s): 20
