Question
The table below shows the different types of fruits Mr. Ang sold.
Fruits
Oranges Pears Mangoes Avocados
Number of fruits sold 50 30 20
The number of mangoes sold was 1/5 of the total number of fruits
sold. How many mangoes were sold?
Oranges = 50
Pears = 30
Mangoes = ?
Avocados = 20
Fruits
Oranges Pears Mangoes Avocados
Number of fruits sold 50 30 20
The number of mangoes sold was 1/5 of the total number of fruits
sold. How many mangoes were sold?
Oranges = 50
Pears = 30
Mangoes = ?
Avocados = 20
Answers
So, I guess there's supposed to be a space in the table for Mangoes. That means That if m mangoes were sold, then
m = 1/5 (50+30+20+m)
5m = 100 + m
Now finish it off
m = 1/5 (50+30+20+m)
5m = 100 + m
Now finish it off
Thanks
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