The number of dragon fruits Dylan bought in April was 40% more than in March. In May, he bought 60% less dragon fruits than in April. If there were 33 more dragon fruits in March than May, how many dragon fruits did Dylan buy in March?
| March |
April |
May |
| 5x5 |
7x5 |
|
| |
5x7 |
2x7 |
| 25 u |
35 u |
14 u |
100% + 40 = 140%
140% =
140100 =
75April : March = 7 : 5
100% - 60% = 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 May : April = 2 : 5
The number of dragon fruits in April is repeated. Make the number of dragon fruits in April is the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Number of more dragon fruits in March than May
= 25 u - 14 u
= 11 u
11 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 11 = 3
Number of dragon fruits that Dylan bought in March
= 25 u
= 25 x 3
= 75
Answer(s): 75
