Mr Perry had 250 pomegranates. He sold 80 of them and the rest were shared equally among his 2 neighbours.
- What fraction of the pomegranates did his neighbours receive?
- How many pomegranates did each neighbour get?
(a)
Number of pomegranates left
= 250 - 80
= 170
Fraction of pomegranates that his neighbours received
=
170250=
1725 (b)
Number of pomegranates that each neighbour received
= 170 ÷ 2
= 85
Answer(s): (a)
1725; (b) 85