the 25% + 2/9 of the remaining 75% add up to
1/4 + (2/9)(3/4) = 9/36 + 6/36 = 15/36 = 5/12
So, if he started out with x limes, then
7/12 x = 280
and so on
Ricky had come limes. he gave 25% of the limes to roberta and sold Tonia 2/9 of the remainder. He remained with 280 limes. Calculate
a) how many limes Ricky had at first
b) Tonia gave .375 of her limes to her mother. How many limes did Tonia keep for herself?
c) Calculate the percent of limes ricky gave away and sold rounded off to the nearest percentage.
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