Apples are collected in a basket for six people. One third, one fourth, one eighth, and one fifth of the apples are given to four people, respectirely. The fifth person gets ten apples with one apple remaining for the sicth person. Find the origina number of apples in the basket.
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2006-10-15 13:57:57 · 3 answers · asked by Angela15 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Let x = total no. of apples
Therefore,
1/3x + 1/4x + 1/8x + 1/5x +10 + 1 = x
1/3x + 1/4x + 1/8x + 1/5x = x - 11
Now, we have to find a common denominator. Let's try 120.
40/120x + 30/120x + 15/120x + 24/120x = x - 11
109/120x = x - 11
Sorry, this just isn't working out. I think it is because I have x on both sides of the equation and I didn't think I'd get an oddball fraction like the above.
2006-10-15 14:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1/3x+1/4x+1/8x+1/5x+10+1=x
the x is the number of the apples in the basket.
in the end you'll resolve that x is equal to 120
I'm sorry if I couldn't help you!
2006-10-15 21:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by ruzhkata 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-15 21:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by marjorie_352007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋