Nick, Dylan and Fabian sold some pencils. Fabian sold 40% of the total number of pencils sold by Dylan and Nick. Nick sold 25% of the total number of pencils sold by Dylan and Fabian. Dylan sold 32 more pencils than Fabian. Find the total number of pencils sold by all the boys.
| Nick |
Dylan |
Fabian |
Total |
| 5x5 |
2x5 |
7x5 |
| 1x7 |
4x7 |
5x7 |
| 7 u |
18 u |
10 u |
35 u |
40% =
40100 =
25 25% =
25100 =
14 The total number of pencils is repeated. Make the total number of pencils the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Number of more pencils that Dylan sold than Fabian
= 18 u - 10 u
= 8 u
8 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 8 = 4
Total number of pencils sold
= 35 u
= 35 x 4
= 140
Answer(s): 140
