The number of kiwis John bought in June was 25% more than in May. In July, he bought 75% less kiwis than in June. If there were 132 less kiwis in July than May, how many kiwis did John buy in June?
| May |
June |
July |
| 4x4 |
5x4 |
|
| |
4x5 |
1x5 |
| 16 u |
20 u |
5 u |
100% + 25 = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54June : May = 5 : 4
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 July : June = 1 : 4
The number of kiwis in June is repeated. Make the number of kiwis in June is the same. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Number of less kiwis in July than May
= 16 u - 5 u
= 11 u
11 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 11 = 12
Number of kiwis that John bought in June
= 20 u
= 20 x 12
= 240
Answer(s): 240
