There were 299 passion fruits and chikoos in a fruit stall.
49 of the passion fruits and
35 of chikoos were sold. Given that there were 184 passion fruits and chikoos left, how many passion fruits were there in the fruit stall at first?
|
Passion Fruits |
Chikoos |
Before |
9 u |
5 p |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 3 p |
After |
5 u |
2 p |
9 u + 5 p = 299 --- (1)
5 u + 2 p = 184 --- (2)
Make p the same.
(1)
x 2 18 u + 10 p = 598 --- (3)
(2)
x 5 25 u + 10 p = 920 --- (4)
(4) - (3)
25 u - 18 u = 920 - 598
7 u = 322
1 u = 322 ÷ 7 = 46
Number of passion fruits at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 46
= 414
Answer(s): 414