Liam had some mangoes and peaches. The number of mangoes and peaches left were the same after Liam sold
12 of the mangoes and
37 of the peaches. If he had 112 mangoes at first,
- How many mangoes were left?
- How many peaches did Liam have at first?
| |
Mangoes |
Peaches |
Before |
2x4 =
8 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 1x4 =
- 4 u |
- 3 u |
After |
1x4 =
4 u |
4 u |
(a)
Fraction of the mangoes left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of the peaches left
= 1 -
37 =
47The number of mangoes and peaches left were the same. Make the number of mangoes and peaches left the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Number of mangoes at first = 8 u
Number of peaches at first = 7 u
8 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 8 = 14
Number of mangoes left
= 4 u
= 4 x 14
= 56
(b)
Number of peaches at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 14
= 98
Answer(s): (a) 56; (b) 98
