A fruit stall had 3 times as many pomegranates as kiwis. After 4 pomegranates were added, the number of pomegranates became 14 more than the number of kiwis. How many kiwis were there at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Pomegranates |
Kiwis |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 4 |
|
| After |
3 u + 4 |
1 u |
If another 4 kiwis are added, the number of pomegranates and kiwis will be the same.
3 u + 4 = 1 u + 14
3 u - 1 u = 14 - 4
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Number of kiwis at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 5
Answer(s): 5
