The number of oranges Harry bought in July was 40% more than in June. In August, he bought 50% less oranges than in July. If there were 24 less oranges in August than June, how many oranges did Harry buy in July?
| June |
July |
August |
| 5x2 |
7x2 |
|
| |
2x7 |
1x7 |
| 10 u |
14 u |
7 u |
100% + 40 = 140%
140% =
140100 =
75July : June = 7 : 5
100% - 50% = 50%
50% =
50100 =
12 August : July = 1 : 2
The number of oranges in July is repeated. Make the number of oranges in July is the same. LCM of 7 and 2 is 14.
Number of less oranges in August than June
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of oranges that Harry bought in July
= 14 u
= 14 x 8
= 112
Answer(s): 112
