Rael had some pomegranates and lemons. The number of pomegranates and lemons left were the same after Rael sold
12 of the pomegranates and
35 of the lemons. If he had 64 pomegranates at first,
- How many pomegranates were left?
- How many lemons did Rael have at first?
| |
Pomegranates |
Lemons |
Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3 u |
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
(a)
Fraction of the pomegranates left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of the lemons left
= 1 -
35 =
25The number of pomegranates and lemons left were the same. Make the number of pomegranates and lemons left the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of pomegranates at first = 4 u
Number of lemons at first = 5 u
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Number of pomegranates left
= 2 u
= 2 x 16
= 32
(b)
Number of lemons at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 16
= 80
Answer(s): (a) 32; (b) 80
