There were 66 passion fruits and starfruits in a stall at first. After
14 of the passion fruits and
12 of the starfruits were sold, there were a total of 46 passion fruits and starfruits now. How many passion fruits are there now?
|
Passion Fruits |
Starfruits |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
2 p |
66 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
- 20 |
After |
3 u |
1 p |
46 |
Total number of passion fruits and starfruits sold
= 66 - 46
= 20
3 u + 1 p = 46
1 p = 46 - 3 u --- (1)
1 u + 1 p = 20
1 p = 20 - 1 u --- (2)
(2) = (1)
20 - 1 u = 46 - 3 u
3 u - 1 u = 46 - 20
2 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2 = 13
Number of passion fruits now
= 3 u
= 3 x 13
= 39
Answer(s): 39