At a fruit stall, there were 204 pomegranates and persimmons at first.
35 of the pomegranates and
37 of the persimmons were sold. In the end, there were same number of pomegranates and persimmons. How many less persimmons than pomegranates were sold?
| |
Pomegranates |
Persimmons |
| Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
7x1 =
7 u |
| Change |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u
|
- 3x1 =
- 3 u
|
| After |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
Comparing pomegranates
and persimmons in the end |
1x4 =
4 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
The number of pomegranates and persimmons in the end is the same. Make the number of pomegranates and persimmons in the end the same. LCM of 2, 4 and 1 is 4.
Number of pomegranates and persimmons in the end
= 10 u + 7 u
= 17 u
17 u = 204
1 u = 204 ÷ 17 = 12
Number of less persimmons than pomegranates were sold
= 6 u - 3 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 12
= 36
Answer(s): 36
