At George's fruit kiosk,
34 of the watermelons were yellow and the rest were red. He sold half of the total number of watermelons.
16 of the watermelons sold were red. 196 red watermelons were left. How many yellow watermelons did George sell?
| |
Yellow watermelons |
Red watermelons |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 123 u |
- 13 u |
- 2 u |
| After |
113 u |
23 u |
2 u |
Number of watermelons sold
=
12 x 4 u
= 2 u
Number of red watermelons sold
=
16 x 2 u
=
13 u
Number of red watermelons left
= 1 -
13 u
=
23 u
23 u = 196
1 u
= 196 ÷
23 = 196 x
32= 294
Number of yellow watermelons sold
= 2 u -
13 u
= 1
23 u
= 1
23 x 294
= 490
Answer(s): 490
