The number of pomegranates Gabriel bought in May was 40% more than in April. In June, he bought 75% less pomegranates than in May. If there were 156 less pomegranates in June than April, how many pomegranates did Gabriel buy in May?
| April |
May |
June |
| 5x4 |
7x4 |
|
| |
4x7 |
1x7 |
| 20 u |
28 u |
7 u |
100% + 40 = 140%
140% =
140100 =
75May : April = 7 : 5
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 June : May = 1 : 4
The number of pomegranates in May is repeated. Make the number of pomegranates in May is the same. LCM of 7 and 4 is 28.
Number of less pomegranates in June than April
= 20 u - 7 u
= 13 u
13 u = 156
1 u = 156 ÷ 13 = 12
Number of pomegranates that Gabriel bought in May
= 28 u
= 28 x 12
= 336
Answer(s): 336
