Henry had some persimmons and starfruits. The number of persimmons and starfruits left were the same after Henry sold
34 of the persimmons and
57 of the starfruits. If he had 104 persimmons at first,
- How many persimmons were left?
- How many starfruits did Henry have at first?
|
Persimmons |
Starfruits |
Before |
4x2 = 8 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 3x2 = - 2 u |
- 5 u |
After |
1x2 = 2 u |
2 u |
(a)
Fraction of the persimmons left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of the starfruits left
= 1 -
57 =
27The number of persimmons and starfruits left were the same. Make the number of persimmons and starfruits left the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of persimmons at first = 8 u
Number of starfruits at first = 7 u
8 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 8 = 13
Number of persimmons left
= 2 u
= 2 x 13
= 26
(b)
Number of starfruits at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 13
= 91
Answer(s): (a) 26; (b) 91