The number of peaches Julian bought in April was 30% more than in March. In May, he bought 75% less peaches than in April. If there were 243 less peaches in May than March, how many peaches did Julian buy in April?
| March |
April |
May |
| 10x4 |
13x4 |
|
| |
4x13 |
1x13 |
| 40 u |
52 u |
13 u |
100% + 30 = 130%
130% =
130100 =
1310April : March = 13 : 10
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 May : April = 1 : 4
The number of peaches in April is repeated. Make the number of peaches in April is the same. LCM of 13 and 4 is 52.
Number of less peaches in May than March
= 40 u - 13 u
= 27 u
27 u = 243
1 u = 243 ÷ 27 = 9
Number of peaches that Julian bought in April
= 52 u
= 52 x 9
= 468
Answer(s): 468
