A fruit seller had kiwis and pomegranates. The ratio of kiwis to pomegranates was 3 : 7. After
25 of the kiwis and 68 pomegranates were sold, there were 2 times as many kiwis as pomegranates left. How many kiwis and pomegranates were there at first?
| |
Kiwis |
Pomegranates |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
7 u |
10 u |
| Change |
- 1.2 u |
- 68 |
|
| After |
1.8 u |
3.6 u |
|
Number of kiwis sold
=
25 x 3 u
= 1.2 u
Number of kiwis left
= 3 u - 1.2 u
= 1.8 u
Number of pomegranates left
= 2 x 1.8 u
= 3.6 u
Number of pomegranates sold
= 7 u - 3.6 u
= 3.4 u
3.4 u = 68
1 u = 68 ÷ 3.4 = 20
Number of kiwis and pomegranates at first
= 3 u + 7 u
= 10 u
= 10 x 20
= 200
Answer(s): 200
