Gabriel had persimmons and mangoes. The ratio of persimmons to mangoes was 8 : 5. After
14 of the persimmons and 40 mangoes were sold, there were 6 times as many persimmons as mangoes left. How many persimmons and mangoes were sold?
| |
Persimmons |
Mangoes |
Comparing persimmons
and mangoes at first |
8x1 =
8 u |
5x1 =
5 u |
| Before |
4x2 =
8 u |
|
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 40 |
| After |
3x2 =
6 u |
|
Comparing persimmons
and mangoes in the end |
6 u |
1 u |
The number of persimmons at first is repeated. Make the number of persimmons at first the same. LCM of 8 and 4 is 8.
Number of mangoes sold
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 4 = 10
Number of persimmons and mangoes sold
= 2 u + 40
= 2 x 10 + 40
= 20 + 40
= 60
Answer(s): 60
