There were 348 persimmons and passion fruits in a fruit stall.
37 of the persimmons and
35 of passion fruits were sold. Given that there were 192 persimmons and passion fruits left, how many persimmons were there in the fruit stall at first?
|
Persimmons |
Passion Fruits |
Before |
7 u |
5 p |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 3 p |
After |
4 u |
2 p |
7 u + 5 p = 348 --- (1)
4 u + 2 p = 192 --- (2)
Make p the same.
(1)
x 2 14 u + 10 p = 696 --- (3)
(2)
x 5 20 u + 10 p = 960 --- (4)
(4) - (3)
20 u - 14 u = 960 - 696
6 u = 264
1 u = 264 ÷ 6 = 44
Number of persimmons at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 44
= 308
Answer(s): 308