PSLEA stallholder had an equal number of peaches, pears and starfruits at first. After 44 starfruits, some peaches and pears were sold, there were 151 fruits left. There were 4 times as many peaches as pears left. The number of starfruits left was 29 less than the number of peaches left. How many pears were sold?
|
Peaches |
Pears |
Starfruits |
Total |
Before |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Change |
- ? |
- ? |
- 44 |
|
After |
4 u |
1 u |
4 u - 29 |
151 |
Total number of fruits in the end
= 4 u + 1 u + 4 u - 29
= 9 u - 29
9 u - 29 = 151
9 u = 151 + 29
9 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 9 = 20
Number of starfruits at first
= 4 u - 29 + 44
= 4 x 20 + 15
= 95
The number of starfruits and pears at first is the same.
Number of pears sold
= 95 - 20
= 75
Answer(s): 75