Flynn, Warren and Japheth sold some pencils. Japheth sold 20% of the total number of pencils sold by Warren and Flynn. Flynn sold 10% of the total number of pencils sold by Warren and Japheth. Flynn sold 258 less pencils than Warren. Find the total number of pencils sold by all the boys.
| Flynn |
Warren |
Japheth |
Total |
| 5x11 |
1x11 |
6x11 |
| 1x6 |
10x6 |
11x6 |
| 6 u |
49 u |
11 u |
66 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 10% =
10100 =
110 The total number of pencils is repeated. Make the total number of pencils the same. LCM of 6 and 11 is 66.
Number of less pencils that Flynn sold than Warren
= 49 u - 6 u
= 43 u
43 u = 258
1 u = 258 ÷ 43 = 6
Total number of pencils sold
= 66 u
= 66 x 6
= 396
Answer(s): 396
