The number of tomatoes Gabriel bought in March was 20% more than in February. In April, he bought 75% less tomatoes than in March. If there were 35 more tomatoes in February than April, how many tomatoes did Gabriel buy in February?
| February |
March |
April |
| 5x2 |
6x2 |
|
| |
4x3 |
1x3 |
| 10 u |
12 u |
3 u |
100% + 20 = 120%
120% =
120100 =
65March : February = 6 : 5
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 April : March = 1 : 4
The number of tomatoes in March is repeated. Make the number of tomatoes in March is the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Number of more tomatoes in February than April
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Number of tomatoes that Gabriel bought in February
= 10 u
= 10 x 5
= 50
Answer(s): 50
