At Archie's fruit supermarket,
35 of the kiwis were green and the rest were golden. He sold half of the total number of kiwis.
15 of the kiwis sold were golden. 72 golden kiwis were left. How many green kiwis did Archie sell?
| |
Green kiwis |
Golden 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 golden kiwis sold
=
15 x 2
12 u
=
12 u
Number of golden kiwis left
= 1 -
12 u
= 1
12 u
1
12 u = 72
1 u
= 72 ÷ 1
12 = 72 x
23= 48
Number of green kiwis sold
= 2
12 u -
12 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 48
= 96
Answer(s): 96
