A fruit stall had 3 times as many chikoos as persimmons. After 11 chikoos were added, the number of chikoos became 23 more than the number of persimmons. How many persimmons were there at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Chikoos |
Persimmons |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 11 |
|
| After |
3 u + 11 |
1 u |
If another 11 persimmons are added, the number of chikoos and persimmons will be the same.
3 u + 11 = 1 u + 23
3 u - 1 u = 23 - 11
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of persimmons at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 6
Answer(s): 6
