Shop U had 72 kg of curry powder and Shop V had 126 kg of curry powder. After both shops sold an equal amount of curry powder, Shop U had
25 as much curry powder as Shop V. How much curry powder did both shops sell?
| |
Shop U |
Shop V |
Difference |
| Before |
72 |
126 |
54 |
| 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 = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 3 = 18
Mass of curry powder in Shop U in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 18
= 36 kg
Mass of curry powder that each shop sold
= 72 - 36
= 36 kg
Amount of curry powder that both shops sold
= 2 x 36
= 72 kg
Answer(s): 72 kg
