There were 40 more durian cakes than chocolate cakes. Afterof the durian 3 4 4 cakes and of the chocolate cakes were sold, 28 cakes were left. 5 a) How many chocolate cakes were there at first? b) What fraction of the cakes sold were durian cakes? Express your answer in its simplest form.

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There were 40 more durian cakes than chocolate cakes. After of the durian
3
4
4
cakes and
of the chocolate cakes were sold, 28 cakes were left.
5
a) How many chocolate cakes were there at first?
b) What fraction of the cakes sold were durian cakes?
Express your answer in its simplest form.
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