The number of peaches Peter bought in June was 10% more than in May. In July, he bought 60% less peaches than in June. If there were 112 more peaches in May than July, how many peaches did Peter buy in May?
| May |
June |
July |
| 10x5 |
11x5 |
|
| |
5x11 |
2x11 |
| 50 u |
55 u |
22 u |
100% + 10 = 110%
110% =
110100 =
1110June : May = 11 : 10
100% - 60% = 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 July : June = 2 : 5
The number of peaches in June is repeated. Make the number of peaches in June is the same. LCM of 11 and 5 is 55.
Number of more peaches in May than July
= 50 u - 22 u
= 28 u
28 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 28 = 4
Number of peaches that Peter bought in May
= 50 u
= 50 x 4
= 200
Answer(s): 200
