A fruit seller had kiwis and pomegranates. The ratio of kiwis to pomegranates was 2 : 7. After
25 of the kiwis and 11 pomegranates were sold, there were 4 times as many kiwis as pomegranates left. How many kiwis and pomegranates were there at first?
|
Kiwis |
Pomegranates |
Total |
Before |
2 u |
7 u |
9 u |
Change |
- 0.8 u |
- 11 |
|
After |
1.2 u |
4.8 u |
|
Number of kiwis sold
=
25 x 2 u
= 0.8 u
Number of kiwis left
= 2 u - 0.8 u
= 1.2 u
Number of pomegranates left
= 4 x 1.2 u
= 4.8 u
Number of pomegranates sold
= 7 u - 4.8 u
= 2.2 u
2.2 u = 11
1 u = 11 ÷ 2.2 = 5
Number of kiwis and pomegranates at first
= 2 u + 7 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 5
= 45
Answer(s): 45