At a fruit stall, there were
14 as many mangosteens as chikoos. After 20 chikoos were sold, the number of mangosteens became
23 as many as the chikoos. How many fruits were at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Mangosteens |
Chikoos |
| Before |
1x2 =
2 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
| Change |
|
- 20 |
| After |
2x1 =
2 u |
3x1 =
3 u |
The number of mangosteens at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of mangosteens the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of chikoos sold
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 5 = 4
Number of fruits at first
= 2 u + 8 u
= 10 u
= 10 x 4
= 40
Answer(s): 40
