A fruit stall had 5 times as many dragonfruits as pears. After 11 dragonfruits were added, the number of dragonfruits became 19 more than the number of pears. How many pears were there at the fruit stall at first?
|
Dragonfruits |
Pears |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
+ 11 |
|
After |
5 u + 11 |
1 u |
If another 11 pears are added, the number of dragonfruits and pears will be the same.
5 u + 11 = 1 u + 19
5 u - 1 u = 19 - 11
4 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 4 = 2
Number of pears at the fruit stall at first
= 1 u
= 2
Answer(s): 2