The number of limes Bobby bought in August was 25% more than in July. In September, he bought 70% less limes than in August. If there were 50 less limes in September than July, how many limes did Bobby buy in August?
| July |
August |
September |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
|
| |
10x1 |
3x1 |
| 8 u |
10 u |
3 u |
100% + 25 = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54August : July = 5 : 4
100% - 70% = 30%
30% =
30100 =
310 September : August = 3 : 10
The number of limes in August is repeated. Make the number of limes in August is the same. LCM of 5 and 10 is 10.
Number of less limes in September than July
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Number of limes that Bobby bought in August
= 10 u
= 10 x 10
= 100
Answer(s): 100
