The number of avocados Cody bought in March was 10% more than in February. In April, he bought 50% less avocados than in March. If there were 63 more avocados in February than April, how many avocados did Cody buy in February?
| February |
March |
April |
| 10x2 |
11x2 |
|
| |
2x11 |
1x11 |
| 20 u |
22 u |
11 u |
100% + 10 = 110%
110% =
110100 =
1110March : February = 11 : 10
100% - 50% = 50%
50% =
50100 =
12 April : March = 1 : 2
The number of avocados in March is repeated. Make the number of avocados in March is the same. LCM of 11 and 2 is 22.
Number of more avocados in February than April
= 20 u - 11 u
= 9 u
9 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 9 = 7
Number of avocados that Cody bought in February
= 20 u
= 20 x 7
= 140
Answer(s): 140
