At Riordan's fruit kiosk,
34 of the apples were red and the rest were green. He sold half of the total number of apples.
14 of the apples sold were green. 136 green apples were left. How many red apples did Riordan sell?
| |
Red apples |
Green apples |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 112 u |
- 12 u |
- 2 u |
| After |
112 u |
12 u |
2 u |
Number of apples sold
=
12 x 4 u
= 2 u
Number of green apples sold
=
14 x 2 u
=
12 u
Number of green apples left
= 1 -
12 u
=
12 u
12 u = 136
1 u
= 136 ÷
12 = 136 x
21= 272
Number of red apples sold
= 2 u -
12 u
= 1
12 u
= 1
12 x 272
= 408
Answer(s): 408
