The number of kiwis at a shop was 25% more than the number of persimmons. After 75% of the persimmons were sold, there were 32 more kiwis than persimmons. Find the total number of kiwis and persimmons at the shop at first.
| |
Kiwis |
Persimmons |
More |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u |
|
9 u |
| Change |
|
- 3 u |
|
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
|
Number of persimmons at first in percent = 100%
Number of kiwis at first in percent
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
KiwisPersimmons =
125100 =
54Number of persimmons sold
= 75% x 4 u
=
75100 x 4 u
= 3 u
Number of more kiwis than persimmons in the end
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Total number of persimmons and kiwis at first
= 5 u + 4 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 8
= 72
Answer(s): 72
