After using
37 of her curry powder, Mrs Leow bought another 20 kg of curry powder. As a result, Mrs Leow now has
87 as much curry powder as what she had at first. How many kilograms of curry powder did Mrs Leow have at first?
| |
Curry Powder |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
7 u |
| Change 1 |
- 1 u |
|
| After 1 |
4 u |
|
| Change 2 |
+ 20 |
|
| After 2 |
4 u + 20 |
8 u |
Fraction of curry powder left after using
37 of it
= 1 -
37 =
47 Amount of curry powder left after using some = 4 u
Amount of curry powder after buying 20 kg of curry powder = 4 u + 20
4 u + 20 = 8 u
8 u - 4 u = 20
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Amount of curry powder that Mrs Leow had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= 35 kg
Answer(s): 35 kg
