Albert, Tom and Warren sold some markers. Warren sold 40% of the total number of markers sold by Tom and Albert. Albert sold 25% of the total number of markers sold by Tom and Warren. Tom sold 40 more markers than Warren. Find the total number of markers sold by all the boys.
| Albert |
Tom |
Warren |
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 markers is repeated. Make the total number of markers the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Number of more markers that Tom sold than Warren
= 18 u - 10 u
= 8 u
8 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 8 = 5
Total number of markers sold
= 35 u
= 35 x 5
= 175
Answer(s): 175
