A fruit stall had 5 times as many pears as peaches. After 5 pears were added, the number of pears became 29 more than the number of peaches. How many peaches were there at the fruit stall at first?
|
Pears |
Peaches |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
+ 5 |
|
After |
5 u + 5 |
1 u |
If another 5 peaches are added, the number of pears and peaches will be the same.
5 u + 5 = 1 u + 29
5 u - 1 u = 29 - 5
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Number of peaches at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 6
Answer(s): 6