At a fruit stall, there were 885 pomegranates and kiwis at first.
25 of the pomegranates and
18 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 |
5x7 = 35 u |
8x3 = 24 u |
Change |
- 2x7 = - 14 u
|
- 1x3 = - 3 u
|
After |
3x7 = 21 u |
7x3 = 21 u |
Comparing pomegranates and kiwis in the end |
1x21 = 21 u |
1x21 = 21 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, 7 and 1 is 21.
Number of pomegranates and kiwis in the end
= 35 u + 24 u
= 59 u
59 u = 885
1 u = 885 ÷ 59 = 15
Number of more pomegranates than kiwis sold
= 14 u - 3 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 15
= 165
Answer(s): 165