At Oliver's fruit kiosk,
34 of the kiwis were golden and the rest were green. He sold half of the total number of kiwis.
14 of the kiwis sold were green. 166 green kiwis were left. How many golden kiwis did Oliver sell?
| |
Golden kiwis |
Green kiwis |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 112 u |
- 12 u |
- 2 u |
| After |
112 u |
12 u |
2 u |
Number of kiwis sold
=
12 x 4 u
= 2 u
Number of green kiwis sold
=
14 x 2 u
=
12 u
Number of green kiwis left
= 1 -
12 u
=
12 u
12 u = 166
1 u
= 166 ÷
12 = 166 x
21= 332
Number of golden kiwis sold
= 2 u -
12 u
= 1
12 u
= 1
12 x 332
= 498
Answer(s): 498
