Peter had lemons and kiwis. The ratio of lemons to kiwis was 9 : 5. After
34 of the lemons and 95 kiwis were sold, there were 9 times as many lemons as kiwis left. How many lemons and kiwis were sold?
| |
Lemons |
Kiwis |
Comparing lemons
and kiwis at first |
9x4 =
36 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
| Before |
4x9 =
36 u |
|
| Change |
- 3x9 =
- 27 u |
- 95 |
| After |
1x9 =
9 u |
|
Comparing lemons
and kiwis in the end |
9 u |
1 u |
The number of lemons at first is repeated. Make the number of lemons at first the same. LCM of 9 and 4 is 36.
Number of kiwis sold
= 20 u - 1 u
= 19 u
19 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 19 = 5
Number of lemons and kiwis sold
= 27 u + 95
= 27 x 5 + 95
= 135 + 95
= 230
Answer(s): 230
