Jenson, Glen and Owen sold some markers. Owen sold 40% of the total number of markers sold by Glen and Jenson. Jenson sold 25% of the total number of markers sold by Glen and Owen. Jenson sold 88 less markers than Glen. Find the total number of markers sold by all the boys.
| Jenson |
Glen |
Owen |
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 less markers that Jenson sold than Glen
= 18 u - 7 u
= 11 u
11 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 11 = 8
Total number of markers sold
= 35 u
= 35 x 8
= 280
Answer(s): 280
