Shop G had 52 kg of chilli powder and Shop H had 132 kg of chilli powder. After both shops sold an equal amount of chilli powder, Shop G had
311 as much chilli powder as Shop H. How much chilli powder did both shops sell?
| |
Shop G |
Shop H |
Difference |
| Before |
52 |
132 |
80 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
11 u |
8 u |
The difference between the amount of chilli powder at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Difference in the mass of chilli powder in the end
= 11 u - 3 u
= 8 u
8 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 8 = 10
Mass of chilli powder in Shop G in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 10
= 30 kg
Mass of chilli powder that each shop sold
= 52 - 30
= 22 kg
Amount of chilli powder that both shops sold
= 2 x 22
= 44 kg
Answer(s): 44 kg
