A fruit stall had 3 times as many chikoos as lemons. After 5 chikoos were added, the number of chikoos became 27 more than the number of lemons. How many lemons were there at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Chikoos |
Lemons |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 5 |
|
| After |
3 u + 5 |
1 u |
If another 5 lemons are added, the number of chikoos and lemons will be the same.
3 u + 5 = 1 u + 27
3 u - 1 u = 27 - 5
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of lemons at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 11
Answer(s): 11
