There were 52 passion fruits and pears in a stall at first. After
14 of the passion fruits and
12 of the pears were sold, there were a total of 36 passion fruits and pears now. How many passion fruits are there now?
|
Passion Fruits |
Pears |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
2 p |
52 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
- 16 |
After |
3 u |
1 p |
36 |
Total number of passion fruits and pears sold
= 52 - 36
= 16
3 u + 1 p = 36
1 p = 36 - 3 u --- (1)
1 u + 1 p = 16
1 p = 16 - 1 u --- (2)
(2) = (1)
16 - 1 u = 36 - 3 u
3 u - 1 u = 36 - 16
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Number of passion fruits now
= 3 u
= 3 x 10
= 30
Answer(s): 30