Charlie, Asher and George sold some notebooks. George sold 40% of the total number of notebooks sold by Asher and Charlie. Charlie sold 30% of the total number of notebooks sold by Asher and George. Asher sold 54 more notebooks than George. Find the total number of notebooks sold by all the boys.
| Charlie |
Asher |
George |
Total |
| 5x13 |
2x13 |
7x13 |
| 3x7 |
10x7 |
13x7 |
| 21 u |
44 u |
26 u |
91 u |
40% =
40100 =
25 30% =
30100 =
310 The total number of notebooks is repeated. Make the total number of notebooks the same. LCM of 7 and 13 is 91.
Number of more notebooks that Asher sold than George
= 44 u - 26 u
= 18 u
18 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 18 = 3
Total number of notebooks sold
= 91 u
= 91 x 3
= 273
Answer(s): 273
