The number of kiwis at a shop was 30% more than the number of oranges. After 10% of the oranges were sold, there were 44 more kiwis than oranges. Find the total number of kiwis and oranges at the shop at first.
| |
Kiwis |
Oranges |
More |
Total |
| Before |
13 u |
10 u |
|
23 u |
| Change |
|
- 1 u |
|
|
| After |
13 u |
9 u |
4 u |
|
Number of oranges at first in percent = 100%
Number of kiwis at first in percent
= 100% + 30%
= 130%
KiwisOranges =
130100 =
1310Number of oranges sold
= 10% x 10 u
=
10100 x 10 u
= 1 u
Number of more kiwis than oranges in the end
= 13 u - 9 u
= 4 u
4 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 4 = 11
Total number of oranges and kiwis at first
= 13 u + 10 u
= 23 u
= 23 x 11
= 253
Answer(s): 253
