Peter had to collect some fruits from two markets and deliver some fruits to another market. He collected from Market W and the ratio of oranges to kiwis was 1 : 2. When he reached Market X, he unloaded
910 of the kiwis and some oranges from his vehicle. The ratio of oranges to kiwis became 1 : 2. At Market Y, 49 oranges and 40 kiwis were collected and the number of oranges to kiwis became the same.
- How many fruits were there on his vehicle after visiting Market Y?
- How many oranges were delivered to Market X?
|
Location |
Oranges |
Kiwis |
Comparing oranges and kiwis at first |
Market W |
1x10 = 10 u |
2x10 = 20 u |
Before 1 |
Market W |
10 u |
10x2 = 20 u |
Change 1 |
Market X |
- ? |
- 9x2 = - 18 u |
After 1 |
Market Y |
1 u |
1x2 = 2 u |
Before 2 |
Market Y |
1x1 = 1 u |
2x1 = 2 u |
Change 2 |
Market Y |
+ 49 |
+ 40 |
After 2 |
Market Y |
1 u + 49 |
2 u + 40 |
(a)
The number of kiwis after unloading at Market X is repeated. Make the number of kiwis left after unloading at Market X the same. LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
The number of kiwis collected at Market W is repeated. Make the number of kiwis collected at Market W the same by multiplying 2 by 10.
The number of oranges and kiwis in the end is the same.
2 u + 40 = 1 u + 49
2 u - 1 u = 49 - 40
1 u = 9
Number of oranges on his vehicle after collecting from Market Y
= 1 u + 49
= 1 x 9 + 49
= 9 + 49
= 58
Number of fruits on his vehicle after collecting from Market Y
= 2 x 58
= 116
(b)
Number of oranges delivered to Market X
= 10 u - 1 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 9
= 81
Answer(s): (a) 116; (b) 81