Zane had some kiwis and pomegranates. The number of kiwis and pomegranates left were the same after Zane sold
45 of the kiwis and
35 of the pomegranates. If he had 70 kiwis at first,
- How many kiwis were left?
- How many pomegranates did Zane have at first?
| |
Kiwis |
Pomegranates |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3 u |
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
(a)
Fraction of the kiwis left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of the pomegranates left
= 1 -
35 =
25The number of kiwis and pomegranates left were the same. Make the number of kiwis and pomegranates left the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of kiwis at first = 10 u
Number of pomegranates at first = 5 u
10 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 10 = 7
Number of kiwis left
= 2 u
= 2 x 7
= 14
(b)
Number of pomegranates at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 7
= 35
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 35
