At a fruit stall, there were 828 pomegranates and kiwis at first.
25 of the pomegranates and
27 of the kiwis were sold. In the end, there were same number of pomegranates and kiwis. How many less kiwis than pomegranates were sold?
|
Pomegranates |
Kiwis |
Before |
5x5 = 25 u |
7x3 = 21 u |
Change |
- 2x5 = - 10 u
|
- 2x3 = - 6 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
= 25 u + 21 u
= 46 u
46 u = 828
1 u = 828 ÷ 46 = 18
Number of less kiwis than pomegranates were sold
= 10 u - 6 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 18
= 72
Answer(s): 72