Ben had peaches and chikoos. The ratio of peaches to chikoos was 3 : 2. After
34 of the peaches and 56 chikoos were sold, there were 3 times as many peaches as chikoos left. How many peaches and chikoos were there at first?
| |
Peaches |
Chikoos |
Comparing peaches
and chikoos at first |
3x4 =
12 u |
2x4 =
8 u |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
|
| Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 56 |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing peaches
and chikoos in the end |
3 u |
1 u |
The number of peaches at first is repeated. Make the number of peaches at first the same. LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.
Number of chikoos sold
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 7 = 8
Number of peaches and chikoos at first
= 12 u + 8 u
= 20 u
= 20 x 8
= 160
Answer(s): 160
