At a fruit stall, there were 234 mangosteens and lemons at first.
35 of the mangosteens and
27 of the lemons were sold. In the end, there were same number of mangosteens and lemons. How many less lemons than mangosteens were sold?
| |
Mangosteens |
Lemons |
| Before |
5x5 =
25 u |
7x2 =
14 u |
| Change |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u
|
- 2x2 =
- 4 u
|
| After |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
Comparing mangosteens
and lemons in the end |
1x10 =
10 u |
1x10 =
10 u |
The number of mangosteens and lemons in the end is the same. Make the number of mangosteens and lemons in the end the same. LCM of 2, 5 and 1 is 10.
Number of mangosteens and lemons in the end
= 25 u + 14 u
= 39 u
39 u = 234
1 u = 234 ÷ 39 = 6
Number of less lemons than mangosteens were sold
= 15 u - 4 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 6
= 66
Answer(s): 66
