There were 52 pomegranates and kiwis in a stall at first. After
14 of the pomegranates and
12 of the kiwis were sold, there were a total of 34 pomegranates and kiwis now. How many pomegranates are there now?
| |
Pomegranates |
Kiwis |
Total |
| Before |
4 u |
2 p |
52 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
- 18 |
| After |
3 u |
1 p |
34 |
Total number of pomegranates and kiwis sold
= 52 - 34
= 18
3 u + 1 p = 34
1 p = 34 - 3 u --- (1)
1 u + 1 p = 18
1 p = 18 - 1 u --- (2)
(2) = (1)
18 - 1 u = 34 - 3 u
3 u - 1 u = 34 - 18
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Number of pomegranates now
= 3 u
= 3 x 8
= 24
Answer(s): 24
