The number of tomatoes Bryan bought in July was 25% more than in June. In August, he bought 50% less tomatoes than in July. If there were 9 less tomatoes in August than June, how many tomatoes did Bryan buy in July?
| June |
July |
August |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
|
| |
2x5 |
1x5 |
| 8 u |
10 u |
5 u |
100% + 25 = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54July : June = 5 : 4
100% - 50% = 50%
50% =
50100 =
12 August : July = 1 : 2
The number of tomatoes in July is repeated. Make the number of tomatoes in July is the same. LCM of 5 and 2 is 10.
Number of less tomatoes in August than June
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 9
1 u = 9 ÷ 3 = 3
Number of tomatoes that Bryan bought in July
= 10 u
= 10 x 3
= 30
Answer(s): 30
