The number of pomegranates Albert bought in June was 40% more than in May. In July, he bought 75% less pomegranates than in June. If there were 65 less pomegranates in July than May, how many pomegranates did Albert buy in June?
| May |
June |
July |
| 5x4 |
7x4 |
|
| |
4x7 |
1x7 |
| 20 u |
28 u |
7 u |
100% + 40 = 140%
140% =
140100 =
75June : May = 7 : 5
100% - 75% = 25%
25% =
25100 =
14 July : June = 1 : 4
The number of pomegranates in June is repeated. Make the number of pomegranates in June is the same. LCM of 7 and 4 is 28.
Number of less pomegranates in July than May
= 20 u - 7 u
= 13 u
13 u = 65
1 u = 65 ÷ 13 = 5
Number of pomegranates that Albert bought in June
= 28 u
= 28 x 5
= 140
Answer(s): 140
