A fruit stall had 4 times as many pomegranates as kiwis. After 11 pomegranates were added, the number of pomegranates became 23 more than the number of kiwis. How many kiwis were there at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Pomegranates |
Kiwis |
| Before |
4 u |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 11 |
|
| After |
4 u + 11 |
1 u |
If another 11 kiwis are added, the number of pomegranates and kiwis will be the same.
4 u + 11 = 1 u + 23
4 u - 1 u = 23 - 11
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Number of kiwis at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 4
Answer(s): 4
