A fruit stall had 5 times as many persimmons as peaches. After 11 persimmons were added, the number of persimmons became 27 more than the number of peaches. How many peaches were there at the fruit stall at first?
|
Persimmons |
Peaches |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
+ 11 |
|
After |
5 u + 11 |
1 u |
If another 11 peaches are added, the number of persimmons and peaches will be the same.
5 u + 11 = 1 u + 27
5 u - 1 u = 27 - 11
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Number of peaches at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 4
Answer(s): 4