At Fred's fruit stall,
35 of the kiwis were golden and the rest were green. He sold half of the total number of kiwis.
15 of the kiwis sold were green. 78 green kiwis were left. How many golden kiwis did Fred sell?
| |
Golden kiwis |
Green kiwis |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 12 u |
- 212 u |
| After |
1 u |
112 u |
212 u |
Number of kiwis sold
=
12 x 5 u
= 2
12 u
Number of green kiwis sold
=
15 x 2
12 u
=
12 u
Number of green kiwis left
= 1 -
12 u
= 1
12 u
1
12 u = 78
1 u
= 78 ÷ 1
12 = 78 x
23= 52
Number of golden kiwis sold
= 2
12 u -
12 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 52
= 104
Answer(s): 104
