The number of pears Will bought in June was 20% more than in May. In July, he bought 75% less pears than in June. If there were 63 more pears in May than July, how many pears did Will buy in May?
| May |
June |
July |
| 5x2 |
6x2 |
|
| |
4x3 |
1x3 |
| 10 u |
12 u |
3 u |
100% + 20 = 120%
120% =
120100 =
65June : May = 6 : 5
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 July : June = 1 : 4
The number of pears in June is repeated. Make the number of pears in June is the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Number of more pears in May than July
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 7 = 9
Number of pears that Will bought in May
= 10 u
= 10 x 9
= 90
Answer(s): 90
