Ian had some apples and dragonfruits. The number of apples and dragonfruits left were the same after Ian sold
23 of the apples and
35 of the dragonfruits. If he had 114 apples at first,
- How many apples were left?
- How many dragonfruits did Ian have at first?
| |
Apples |
Dragonfruits |
Before |
3x2 =
6 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 2x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3 u |
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
(a)
Fraction of the apples left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of the dragonfruits left
= 1 -
35 =
25The number of apples and dragonfruits left were the same. Make the number of apples and dragonfruits left the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of apples at first = 6 u
Number of dragonfruits at first = 5 u
6 u = 114
1 u = 114 ÷ 6 = 19
Number of apples left
= 2 u
= 2 x 19
= 38
(b)
Number of dragonfruits at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 19
= 95
Answer(s): (a) 38; (b) 95
