The number of pomegranates Jack bought in April was 20% more than in March. In May, he bought 75% less pomegranates than in April. If there were 14 less pomegranates in May than March, how many pomegranates did Jack buy in April?
| March |
April |
May |
| 5x2 |
6x2 |
|
| |
4x3 |
1x3 |
| 10 u |
12 u |
3 u |
100% + 20 = 120%
120% =
120100 =
65April : March = 6 : 5
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 May : April = 1 : 4
The number of pomegranates in April is repeated. Make the number of pomegranates in April is the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Number of less pomegranates in May than March
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 7 = 2
Number of pomegranates that Jack bought in April
= 12 u
= 12 x 2
= 24
Answer(s): 24
