The number of plums Paul bought in May was 30% more than in April. In June, he bought 75% less plums than in May. If there were 54 more plums in April than June, how many plums did Paul buy in April?
| April |
May |
June |
| 10x4 |
13x4 |
|
| |
4x13 |
1x13 |
| 40 u |
52 u |
13 u |
100% + 30 = 130%
130% =
130100 =
1310May : April = 13 : 10
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 June : May = 1 : 4
The number of plums in May is repeated. Make the number of plums in May is the same. LCM of 13 and 4 is 52.
Number of more plums in April than June
= 40 u - 13 u
= 27 u
27 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 27 = 2
Number of plums that Paul bought in April
= 40 u
= 40 x 2
= 80
Answer(s): 80
