Oliver had some pomegranates and kiwis. The number of pomegranates and kiwis left were the same after Oliver sold
23 of the pomegranates and
35 of the kiwis. If he had 120 pomegranates at first,
- How many pomegranates were left?
- How many kiwis did Oliver have at first?
| |
Pomegranates |
Kiwis |
Before |
3x2 =
6 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 2x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3 u |
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
(a)
Fraction of the pomegranates left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of the kiwis left
= 1 -
35 =
25The number of pomegranates and kiwis left were the same. Make the number of pomegranates and kiwis left the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of pomegranates at first = 6 u
Number of kiwis at first = 5 u
6 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 6 = 20
Number of pomegranates left
= 2 u
= 2 x 20
= 40
(b)
Number of kiwis at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 20
= 100
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 100
