PSLEA store owner had the same number of mangosteens, pears and passion fruits at first. After 46 passion fruits, some mangosteens and pears were sold, there were 156 fruits left. There were 3 times as many mangosteens as pears left. The number of passion fruits left was 26 less than the number of mangosteens left. How many pears were sold?
|
Mangosteens |
Pears |
Passion Fruits |
Total |
Before |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Change |
- ? |
- ? |
- 46 |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
3 u - 26 |
156 |
Total number of fruits in the end
= 3 u + 1 u + 3 u - 26
= 7 u - 26
7 u - 26 = 156
7 u = 156 + 26
7 u = 182
1 u = 182 ÷ 7 = 26
Number of passion fruits at first
= 3 u - 26 + 46
= 3 x 26 + 20
= 98
The number of passion fruits and pears at first is the same.
Number of pears sold
= 98 - 26
= 72
Answer(s): 72