A fruit stall had 5 times as many guavas as pomegranates. After 11 guavas were added, the number of guavas became 15 more than the number of pomegranates. How many pomegranates were there at the fruit stall at first?
|
Guavas |
Pomegranates |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
+ 11 |
|
After |
5 u + 11 |
1 u |
If another 11 pomegranates are added, the number of guavas and pomegranates will be the same.
5 u + 11 = 1 u + 15
5 u - 1 u = 15 - 11
4 u = 4
1 u = 4 ÷ 4 = 1
Number of pomegranates at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 1
Answer(s): 1