At Charlie's fruit kiosk,
35 of the watermelons were yellow and the rest were red. He sold half of the total number of watermelons.
15 of the watermelons sold were red. 108 red watermelons were left. How many yellow watermelons did Charlie sell?
| |
Yellow watermelons |
Red watermelons |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 12 u |
- 212 u |
| After |
1 u |
112 u |
212 u |
Number of watermelons sold
=
12 x 5 u
= 2
12 u
Number of red watermelons sold
=
15 x 2
12 u
=
12 u
Number of red watermelons left
= 1 -
12 u
= 1
12 u
1
12 u = 108
1 u
= 108 ÷ 1
12 = 108 x
23= 72
Number of yellow watermelons sold
= 2
12 u -
12 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 72
= 144
Answer(s): 144
