At Jenson's fruit kiosk,
34 of the kiwis were golden and the rest were green. He sold half of the total number of kiwis.
16 of the kiwis sold were green. 198 green kiwis were left. How many golden kiwis did Jenson sell?
| |
Golden kiwis |
Green kiwis |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 123 u |
- 13 u |
- 2 u |
| After |
113 u |
23 u |
2 u |
Number of kiwis sold
=
12 x 4 u
= 2 u
Number of green kiwis sold
=
16 x 2 u
=
13 u
Number of green kiwis left
= 1 -
13 u
=
23 u
23 u = 198
1 u
= 198 ÷
23 = 198 x
32= 297
Number of golden kiwis sold
= 2 u -
13 u
= 1
23 u
= 1
23 x 297
= 495
Answer(s): 495
