A fruit seller had persimmons and kiwis. The ratio of persimmons to kiwis was 3 : 11. After
14 of the persimmons and 68 kiwis were sold, there were 3 times as many persimmons as kiwis left. How many persimmons and kiwis were there at first?
| |
Persimmons |
Kiwis |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
11 u |
14 u |
| Change |
- 0.75 u |
- 68 |
|
| After |
2.25 u |
6.75 u |
|
Number of persimmons sold
=
14 x 3 u
= 0.75 u
Number of persimmons left
= 3 u - 0.75 u
= 2.25 u
Number of kiwis left
= 3 x 2.25 u
= 6.75 u
Number of kiwis sold
= 11 u - 6.75 u
= 4.25 u
4.25 u = 68
1 u = 68 ÷ 4.25 = 16
Number of persimmons and kiwis at first
= 3 u + 11 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 16
= 224
Answer(s): 224
