There were 134 passion fruits and kiwis in a stall at first. After
16 of the passion fruits and
12 of the kiwis were sold, there were a total of 107 passion fruits and kiwis now. How many passion fruits were there at first?
|
Passion Fruits |
Kiwis |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
2 p |
134 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
- 27 |
After |
5 u |
1 p |
107 |
Total number of passion fruits and kiwis sold
= 134 - 107
= 27
5 u + 1 p = 107
1 p = 107 - 5 u --- (1)
1 u + 1 p = 27
1 p = 27 - 1 u --- (2)
(2) = (1)
27 - 1 u = 107 - 5 u
5 u - 1 u = 107 - 27
4 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 4 = 20
Number of passion fruits at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 20
= 120
Answer(s): 120