At a market, the ratio of kiwis to pomegranates was 2 : 9. After Roshel bought two-fifths of the pomegranates, there was a total of 148 kiwis and pomegranates left at the market. How many fruits were there at first?
| |
Kiwis |
Pomegranates |
Total |
Comparing kiwis
and pomegranates at first |
2x5 =
10 u |
9x5 =
45 u |
55 u |
Before |
|
5x9 =
45 u |
|
Change |
|
- 2x9 =
- 18 u |
|
After |
10 u |
3x9 =
27 u |
148 |
The number of pomegranates at first is repeated. Make the number of pomegranates at first the same. LCM of 9 and 5 is 45.
Total number of fruits left
= 10 u + 27 u
= 37 u
37 u = 148
1 u = 148 ÷ 37 = 4
Number of fruits at first
= 10 u + 45 u
= 55 u
= 55 x 4
= 220
Answer(s): 220
