Ken had some mangoes and persimmons. The number of mangoes and persimmons left were the same after Ken sold
15 of the mangoes and
35 of the persimmons. If he had 95 mangoes at first,
- How many mangoes were left?
- How many persimmons did Ken have at first?
| |
Mangoes |
Persimmons |
Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 1x1 =
- 4 u |
- 3 u |
After |
4x1 =
4 u |
2 u |
(a)
Fraction of the mangoes left
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of the persimmons left
= 1 -
35 =
25The number of mangoes and persimmons left were the same. Make the number of mangoes and persimmons left the same. LCM of 4 and 2 is 4.
Number of mangoes at first = 5 u
Number of persimmons at first = 5 u
5 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 5 = 19
Number of mangoes left
= 2 u
= 2 x 19
= 38
(b)
Number of persimmons at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 19
= 95
Answer(s): (a) 38; (b) 95
