At a fruit stall, there were
14 as many lemons as oranges. After 35 oranges were sold, the number of lemons became
23 as many as the oranges. How many fruits were at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Lemons |
Oranges |
| Before |
1x2 =
2 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
| Change |
|
- 35 |
| After |
2x1 =
2 u |
3x1 =
3 u |
The number of lemons at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of lemons the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of oranges sold
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Number of fruits at first
= 2 u + 8 u
= 10 u
= 10 x 7
= 70
Answer(s): 70
