Shop F had 80 kg of curry powder and Shop G had 128 kg of curry powder. After both shops sold an equal amount of curry powder, Shop F had
25 as much curry powder as Shop G. How much curry powder did both shops sell?
| |
Shop F |
Shop G |
Difference |
| Before |
80 |
128 |
48 |
| 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 = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Mass of curry powder in Shop F in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 16
= 32 kg
Mass of curry powder that each shop sold
= 80 - 32
= 48 kg
Amount of curry powder that both shops sold
= 2 x 48
= 96 kg
Answer(s): 96 kg
