The number of pears Sam bought in July was 10% more than in June. In August, he bought 60% less pears than in July. If there were 196 more pears in June than August, how many pears did Sam buy in June?
| June |
July |
August |
| 10x5 |
11x5 |
|
| |
5x11 |
2x11 |
| 50 u |
55 u |
22 u |
100% + 10 = 110%
110% =
110100 =
1110July : June = 11 : 10
100% - 60% = 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 August : July = 2 : 5
The number of pears in July is repeated. Make the number of pears in July is the same. LCM of 11 and 5 is 55.
Number of more pears in June than August
= 50 u - 22 u
= 28 u
28 u = 196
1 u = 196 ÷ 28 = 7
Number of pears that Sam bought in June
= 50 u
= 50 x 7
= 350
Answer(s): 350
