A fruit stall had 4 times as many mangosteens as peaches. After 5 mangosteens were added, the number of mangosteens became 14 more than the number of peaches. How many peaches were there at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Mangosteens |
Peaches |
| Before |
4 u |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 5 |
|
| After |
4 u + 5 |
1 u |
If another 5 peaches are added, the number of mangosteens and peaches will be the same.
4 u + 5 = 1 u + 14
4 u - 1 u = 14 - 5
3 u = 9
1 u = 9 ÷ 3 = 3
Number of peaches at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 3
Answer(s): 3
