There were 94 passion fruits and pomegranates in a stall at first. After
16 of the passion fruits and
12 of the pomegranates were sold, there were a total of 73 passion fruits and pomegranates now. How many passion fruits are there now?
|
Passion Fruits |
Pomegranates |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
2 p |
94 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
- 21 |
After |
5 u |
1 p |
73 |
Total number of passion fruits and pomegranates sold
= 94 - 73
= 21
5 u + 1 p = 73
1 p = 73 - 5 u --- (1)
1 u + 1 p = 21
1 p = 21 - 1 u --- (2)
(2) = (1)
21 - 1 u = 73 - 5 u
5 u - 1 u = 73 - 21
4 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 4 = 13
Number of passion fruits now
= 5 u
= 5 x 13
= 65
Answer(s): 65