Rael had pomegranates and kiwis. The ratio of pomegranates to kiwis was 9 : 2. After
34 of the pomegranates and 49 kiwis were sold, there were 9 times as many pomegranates as kiwis left. How many pomegranates and kiwis were sold?
| |
Pomegranates |
Kiwis |
Comparing pomegranates
and kiwis at first |
9x4 =
36 u |
2x4 =
8 u |
| Before |
4x9 =
36 u |
|
| Change |
- 3x9 =
- 27 u |
- 49 |
| After |
1x9 =
9 u |
|
Comparing pomegranates
and kiwis in the end |
9 u |
1 u |
The number of pomegranates at first is repeated. Make the number of pomegranates at first the same. LCM of 9 and 4 is 36.
Number of kiwis sold
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 49
1 u = 49 ÷ 7 = 7
Number of pomegranates and kiwis sold
= 27 u + 49
= 27 x 7 + 49
= 189 + 49
= 238
Answer(s): 238
