Ryan had kiwis and pears. The ratio of kiwis to pears was 3 : 2. After
35 of the kiwis and 18 pears were sold, there were 6 times as many kiwis as pears left. How many kiwis and pears were sold?
| |
Kiwis |
Pears |
Comparing kiwis
and pears at first |
3x5 =
15 u |
2x5 =
10 u |
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
|
| Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 18 |
| After |
2x3 =
6 u |
|
Comparing kiwis
and pears in the end |
6 u |
1 u |
The number of kiwis at first is repeated. Make the number of kiwis at first the same. LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
Number of pears sold
= 10 u - 1 u
= 9 u
9 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 9 = 2
Number of kiwis and pears sold
= 9 u + 18
= 9 x 2 + 18
= 18 + 18
= 36
Answer(s): 36
