At Tim's fruit stall,
34 of the apples were red and the rest were green. He sold half of the total number of apples.
14 of the apples sold were green. 72 green apples were left. How many red apples did Tim sell?
| |
Red apples |
Green apples |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 112 u |
- 12 u |
- 2 u |
| After |
112 u |
12 u |
2 u |
Number of apples sold
=
12 x 4 u
= 2 u
Number of green apples sold
=
14 x 2 u
=
12 u
Number of green apples left
= 1 -
12 u
=
12 u
12 u = 72
1 u
= 72 ÷
12 = 72 x
21= 144
Number of red apples sold
= 2 u -
12 u
= 1
12 u
= 1
12 x 144
= 216
Answer(s): 216
