There were some pomegranates at a stall. In the morning,
14 of pomegranates were sold. In the afternoon, another 20 pomegranates were sold. The total number of pomegranates sold was 6 less than
57 of the number of pomegranates the stall had at first.
- How many pomegranates were there at first?
- What fraction of the pomegranates in the stall remained unsold in the afternoon?
|
Comparison 1 |
Comparison 2 |
Before |
4x7 = 28 u |
7x4 = 28 u |
Change 1 |
- 1x7 = - 7 u |
|
After 1 |
3x7 = 21 u |
Change 2 |
- 20 |
After 2 |
21 u - 20 |
5x4 - 6 = 20 u - 6 |
(a)
The number of pomegranates at first is repeated in both comparisons. Make the number of pomegranates at first. LCM of 4 and 7 is 28.
The number of pomegranates in the end is the same in both comparisons.
21 u - 20 = 20 u - 6
21 u - 20 u = 20 - 6
13 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 13 = 2
Number of pomegranates at first
= 28 u
= 28 x 2
= 56
(b)
Number of pomegranates that remained unsold
= 8 u + 6
= 8 x 2 + 6
= 22
Fraction of pomegranates that remained unsold
=
2256=
1128Answer(s): (a) 56; (b)
1128