Paul had some oranges and pomegranates. The number of oranges and pomegranates left were the same after Paul sold
45 of the oranges and
35 of the pomegranates. If he had 60 oranges at first,
- How many oranges were left?
- How many pomegranates did Paul have at first?
| |
Oranges |
Pomegranates |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3 u |
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
(a)
Fraction of the oranges left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of the pomegranates left
= 1 -
35 =
25The number of oranges and pomegranates left were the same. Make the number of oranges and pomegranates left the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of oranges at first = 10 u
Number of pomegranates at first = 5 u
10 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 10 = 6
Number of oranges left
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= 12
(b)
Number of pomegranates at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 6
= 30
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) 30
