At a fruit stall, there were 608 pomegranates and kiwis at first.
14 of the pomegranates and
16 of the kiwis were sold. In the end, there were same number of pomegranates and kiwis. How many more pomegranates than kiwis were sold?
| |
Pomegranates |
Kiwis |
| Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
6x3 =
18 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u
|
- 1x3 =
- 3 u
|
| After |
3x5 =
15 u |
5x3 =
15 u |
Comparing pomegranates
and kiwis in the end |
1x15 =
15 u |
1x15 =
15 u |
The number of pomegranates and kiwis in the end is the same. Make the number of pomegranates and kiwis in the end the same. LCM of 3, 5 and 1 is 15.
Number of pomegranates and kiwis in the end
= 20 u + 18 u
= 38 u
38 u = 608
1 u = 608 ÷ 38 = 16
Number of more pomegranates than kiwis sold
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 16
= 32
Answer(s): 32
