At a fruit stall, there were 272 starfruits and chikoos at first.
35 of the starfruits and
37 of the chikoos were sold. In the end, there were same number of starfruits and chikoos. How many more starfruits than chikoos were sold?
|
Starfruits |
Chikoos |
Before |
5x2 = 10 u |
7x1 = 7 u |
Change |
- 3x2 = - 6 u
|
- 3x1 = - 3 u
|
After |
2x2 = 4 u |
4x1 = 4 u |
Comparing starfruits and chikoos in the end |
1x4 = 4 u |
1x4 = 4 u |
The number of starfruits and chikoos in the end is the same. Make the number of starfruits and chikoos in the end the same. LCM of 2, 4 and 1 is 4.
Number of starfruits and chikoos in the end
= 10 u + 7 u
= 17 u
17 u = 272
1 u = 272 ÷ 17 = 16
Number of more starfruits than chikoos sold
= 6 u - 3 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 16
= 48
Answer(s): 48