A fruit stall had 6 times as many chikoos as peaches. After 14 peaches were added, the number of chikoos became twice the number of the peaches. How many peaches were there at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Chikoos |
Peaches |
| Before |
6x1 =
6 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
| Change |
|
+ 14 |
| After |
2x3 =
6 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
The number of chikoos remains unchanged. Make the number of chikoos the same. LCM of 2 and 6 is 6.
Number of peaches added
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Number of peaches at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 1 x 7
= 7
Answer(s): 7
