At a fruit stall, there were 440 pomegranates and oranges at first.
35 of the pomegranates and
17 of the oranges were sold. In the end, there were same number of pomegranates and oranges. How many less oranges than pomegranates were sold?
| |
Pomegranates |
Oranges |
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
7x1 =
7 u |
| Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u
|
- 1x1 =
- 1 u
|
| After |
2x3 =
6 u |
6x1 =
6 u |
Comparing pomegranates
and oranges in the end |
1x6 =
6 u |
1x6 =
6 u |
The number of pomegranates and oranges in the end is the same. Make the number of pomegranates and oranges in the end the same. LCM of 2, 6 and 1 is 6.
Number of pomegranates and oranges in the end
= 15 u + 7 u
= 22 u
22 u = 440
1 u = 440 ÷ 22 = 20
Number of less oranges than pomegranates were sold
= 9 u - 1 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 20
= 160
Answer(s): 160
