The number of pears Reggie bought in March was 20% more than in February. In April, he bought 70% less pears than in March. If there were 160 less pears in April than February, how many pears did Reggie buy in March?
| February |
March |
April |
| 5x5 |
6x5 |
|
| |
10x3 |
3x3 |
| 25 u |
30 u |
9 u |
100% + 20 = 120%
120% =
120100 =
65March : February = 6 : 5
100% - 70% = 30%
30% =
30100 =
310 April : March = 3 : 10
The number of pears in March is repeated. Make the number of pears in March is the same. LCM of 6 and 10 is 30.
Number of less pears in April than February
= 25 u - 9 u
= 16 u
16 u = 160
1 u = 160 ÷ 16 = 10
Number of pears that Reggie bought in March
= 30 u
= 30 x 10
= 300
Answer(s): 300
