In a stall, some mini-helicopters and jigsaw puzzles were on sale.
14 of the items were mini-helicopters.
23 of the mini-helicopters and 78 jigsaw puzzles were sold. There were
19 of the items left in the stall. How many mini-helicopters and jigsaw puzzles were there in the stall at first?
|
Mini-helicopters |
Jigsaw puzzles |
Total |
Comparing mini-helicopters and jigsaw puzzles at first |
1x9 = 9 u |
3x9 = 27 u |
4x9 = 36 u |
Before |
3x3 = 9 u |
|
9x4 = 36 u |
Change |
- 2x3 = - 6 u |
- 78
|
- 8x4 = - 32 u |
After |
1x3 = 3 u |
1 u |
1x4 = 4 u |
The total number of toys at first is repeated. Make the total number of toys at first the same. LCM of 4 and 9 is 36.
The number of mini-helicopters at first is repeated. Make the number of mini-helicopters the same. LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.
Number of jigsaw puzzles left
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
Number of jigsaw puzzles sold
= 27 u - 1 u
= 26 u
26 u = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 26 = 3
Number of mini-helicopters and jigsaw puzzles at first
= 36 u
= 36 x 3
= 108
Answer(s): 108