Andy, Ahmad and Will sold some markers. Will sold 30% of the total number of markers sold by Ahmad and Andy. Andy sold 20% of the total number of markers sold by Ahmad and Will. Ahmad sold 232 more markers than Will. Find the total number of markers sold by all the boys.
| Andy |
Ahmad |
Will |
Total |
| 10x6 |
3x6 |
13x6 |
| 1x13 |
5x13 |
6x13 |
| 13 u |
47 u |
18 u |
78 u |
30% =
30100 =
310 20% =
20100 =
15 The total number of markers is repeated. Make the total number of markers the same. LCM of 13 and 6 is 78.
Number of more markers that Ahmad sold than Will
= 47 u - 18 u
= 29 u
29 u = 232
1 u = 232 ÷ 29 = 8
Total number of markers sold
= 78 u
= 78 x 8
= 624
Answer(s): 624
