Shop K had 68 kg of curry powder and Shop L had 146 kg of curry powder. After both shops sold an equal amount of curry powder, Shop K had
25 as much curry powder as Shop L. How much curry powder did both shops sell?
| |
Shop K |
Shop L |
Difference |
| Before |
68 |
146 |
78 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
2 u |
5 u |
3 u |
The difference between the amount of curry powder at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Difference in the mass of curry powder in the end
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 3 = 26
Mass of curry powder in Shop K in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 26
= 52 kg
Mass of curry powder that each shop sold
= 68 - 52
= 16 kg
Amount of curry powder that both shops sold
= 2 x 16
= 32 kg
Answer(s): 32 kg
