A fruit stall had 3 times as many pears as pomegranates. After 5 pears were added, the number of pears became 23 more than the number of pomegranates. How many pomegranates were there at the fruit stall at first?
|
Pears |
Pomegranates |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
+ 5 |
|
After |
3 u + 5 |
1 u |
If another 5 pomegranates are added, the number of pears and pomegranates will be the same.
3 u + 5 = 1 u + 23
3 u - 1 u = 23 - 5
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Number of pomegranates at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 9
Answer(s): 9