The number of apples Fred bought in May was 20% more than in April. In June, he bought 75% less apples than in May. If there were 28 less apples in June than April, how many apples did Fred buy in May?
| April |
May |
June |
| 5x2 |
6x2 |
|
| |
4x3 |
1x3 |
| 10 u |
12 u |
3 u |
100% + 20 = 120%
120% =
120100 =
65May : April = 6 : 5
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 June : May = 1 : 4
The number of apples in May is repeated. Make the number of apples in May is the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Number of less apples in June than April
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 7 = 4
Number of apples that Fred bought in May
= 12 u
= 12 x 4
= 48
Answer(s): 48
