The number of lemons Gabriel bought in April was 10% more than in March. In May, he bought 60% less lemons than in April. If there were 308 more lemons in March than May, how many lemons did Gabriel buy in March?
| March |
April |
May |
| 10x5 |
11x5 |
|
| |
5x11 |
2x11 |
| 50 u |
55 u |
22 u |
100% + 10 = 110%
110% =
110100 =
1110April : March = 11 : 10
100% - 60% = 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 May : April = 2 : 5
The number of lemons in April is repeated. Make the number of lemons in April is the same. LCM of 11 and 5 is 55.
Number of more lemons in March than May
= 50 u - 22 u
= 28 u
28 u = 308
1 u = 308 ÷ 28 = 11
Number of lemons that Gabriel bought in March
= 50 u
= 50 x 11
= 550
Answer(s): 550
