Zeph had some apples and pears. The number of apples and pears left were the same after Zeph sold
12 of the apples and
37 of the pears. If he had 96 apples at first,
- How many apples were left?
- How many pears did Zeph have at first?
| |
Apples |
Pears |
Before |
2x4 =
8 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 1x4 =
- 4 u |
- 3 u |
After |
1x4 =
4 u |
4 u |
(a)
Fraction of the apples left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of the pears left
= 1 -
37 =
47The number of apples and pears left were the same. Make the number of apples and pears left the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Number of apples at first = 8 u
Number of pears at first = 7 u
8 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 8 = 12
Number of apples left
= 4 u
= 4 x 12
= 48
(b)
Number of pears at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 12
= 84
Answer(s): (a) 48; (b) 84
