At Ethan's fruit kiosk,
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. 78 golden kiwis were left. How many green kiwis did Ethan 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 = 78
1 u
= 78 ÷
12 = 78 x
21= 156
Number of green kiwis sold
= 2 u -
12 u
= 1
12 u
= 1
12 x 156
= 234
Answer(s): 234
