There were 46 passion fruits and pears in a stall at first. After
15 of the passion fruits and
12 of the pears were sold, there were a total of 29 passion fruits and pears now. How many passion fruits are there now?
|
Passion Fruits |
Pears |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
2 p |
46 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
- 17 |
After |
4 u |
1 p |
29 |
Total number of passion fruits and pears sold
= 46 - 29
= 17
4 u + 1 p = 29
1 p = 29 - 4 u --- (1)
1 u + 1 p = 17
1 p = 17 - 1 u --- (2)
(2) = (1)
17 - 1 u = 29 - 4 u
4 u - 1 u = 29 - 17
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Number of passion fruits now
= 4 u
= 4 x 4
= 16
Answer(s): 16