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