A fruit stall had 5 times as many kiwis as passion fruits. After 24 passion fruits were added, the number of kiwis became twice the number of the passion fruits. How many passion fruits were there at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Kiwis |
Passion Fruits |
| Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 24 |
| After |
2x5 =
10 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
The number of kiwis remains unchanged. Make the number of kiwis the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Number of passion fruits added
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of passion fruits at the fruit stall at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 8
= 16
Answer(s): 16
