A fruit stall had 3 times as many kiwis as pears. After 5 kiwis were added, the number of kiwis became 29 more than the number of pears. How many pears were there at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Kiwis |
Pears |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 5 |
|
| After |
3 u + 5 |
1 u |
If another 5 pears are added, the number of kiwis and pears will be the same.
3 u + 5 = 1 u + 29
3 u - 1 u = 29 - 5
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of pears at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 12
Answer(s): 12
