At Billy's fruit stall,
34 of the kiwis were green and the rest were golden. He sold half of the total number of kiwis.
14 of the kiwis sold were golden. 172 golden kiwis were left. How many green kiwis did Billy sell?
| |
Green kiwis |
Golden 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 golden kiwis sold
=
14 x 2 u
=
12 u
Number of golden kiwis left
= 1 -
12 u
=
12 u
12 u = 172
1 u
= 172 ÷
12 = 172 x
21= 344
Number of green kiwis sold
= 2 u -
12 u
= 1
12 u
= 1
12 x 344
= 516
Answer(s): 516
