Question

A shopkeeper had 30 oranges, 50 apples and 80 bananas. He sold 15 oranges, 25 apples and 40 bananas. What fraction of each fruit was left?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The person sold
`15` oranges from a total of
`30` oranges.

The fraction that represents this situation is:

`(15)/(30) =(1)/(2)`

The person sold
`25` apples out of a total of
`50` apples.

The fraction that represents this situation is:

`(25)/(50) =(1)/(2)`

The person sold
`40` bananas out of a total of
`80` bananas.

The fraction that represents this situation is:

`(40)/(80) =(1)/(2)`

• The fraction of each fruits left is
  `(1)/(2)`

Answer 2

To find the fraction of each fruit left, you can use the following formula:

Fraction left = (Remaining quantity / Initial quantity)

1. Oranges:
Initial quantity = 30
Sold = 15
Remaining = 30 - 15 = 15
Fraction left = 15/30 = 1/2

2. Apples:
Initial quantity = 50
Sold = 25
Remaining = 50 - 25 = 25
Fraction left = 25/50 = 1/2

3. Bananas:
Initial quantity = 80
Sold = 40
Remaining = 80 - 40 = 40
Fraction left = 40/80 = 1/2

So, the fraction of each fruit left is 1/2.