Zeph had some mangoes and pomegranates. The number of mangoes and pomegranates left were the same after Zeph sold
23 of the mangoes and
37 of the pomegranates. If he had 84 mangoes at first,
- How many mangoes were left?
- How many pomegranates did Zeph have at first?
| |
Mangoes |
Pomegranates |
Before |
3x4 =
12 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 2x4 =
- 4 u |
- 3 u |
After |
1x4 =
4 u |
4 u |
(a)
Fraction of the mangoes left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of the pomegranates left
= 1 -
37 =
47The number of mangoes and pomegranates left were the same. Make the number of mangoes and pomegranates left the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Number of mangoes at first = 12 u
Number of pomegranates at first = 7 u
12 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 12 = 7
Number of mangoes left
= 4 u
= 4 x 7
= 28
(b)
Number of pomegranates at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 7
= 49
Answer(s): (a) 28; (b) 49
