The number of limes Luke bought in March was 25% more than in February. In April, he bought 75% less limes than in March. If there were 132 less limes in April than February, how many limes did Luke buy in March?
| February |
March |
April |
| 4x4 |
5x4 |
|
| |
4x5 |
1x5 |
| 16 u |
20 u |
5 u |
100% + 25 = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54March : February = 5 : 4
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 April : March = 1 : 4
The number of limes in March is repeated. Make the number of limes in March is the same. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Number of less limes in April than February
= 16 u - 5 u
= 11 u
11 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 11 = 12
Number of limes that Luke bought in March
= 20 u
= 20 x 12
= 240
Answer(s): 240
