PSLEA grocer had the same number of mangosteens, pomegranates and chikoos at first. After 51 chikoos, some mangosteens and pomegranates were sold, there were 96 fruits left. There were 3 times as many mangosteens as pomegranates left. The number of chikoos left was 30 less than the number of mangosteens left. How many pomegranates were sold?
|
Mangosteens |
Pomegranates |
Chikoos |
Total |
Before |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Change |
- ? |
- ? |
- 51 |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
3 u - 30 |
96 |
Total number of fruits in the end
= 3 u + 1 u + 3 u - 30
= 7 u - 30
7 u - 30 = 96
7 u = 96 + 30
7 u = 126
1 u = 126 ÷ 7 = 18
Number of chikoos at first
= 3 u - 30 + 51
= 3 x 18 + 21
= 75
The number of chikoos and pomegranates at first is the same.
Number of pomegranates sold
= 75 - 18
= 57
Answer(s): 57