In a box, there are some kiwis and pomegranates. If 35 more pomegranates are put into the box, the percentage of kiwis will decrease from 60% to 25%. How many kiwis are there in the box?
|
Kiwis |
Pomegranates |
Before |
3x1 = 3 u |
2x1 = 2 u |
Change |
No change |
+ 35 |
After |
1x3 = 3 u |
3x3 = 9 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 25% =
25100 =
14 The number of kiwis remains unchanged at first and in the end. Make the number of kiwis the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Number of pomegranates added
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Number of kiwis
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= 15
Answer(s): 15