At a fruit stall, there were
13 as many pomegranates as starfruits. After 45 starfruits were sold, the number of pomegranates became
56 as many as the starfruits. How many fruits were at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Pomegranates |
Starfruits |
| Before |
1x5 =
5 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
| Change |
|
- 45 |
| After |
5x1 =
5 u |
6x1 =
6 u |
The number of pomegranates at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of pomegranates the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Number of starfruits sold
= 15 u - 6 u
= 9 u
9 u = 45
1 u = 45 ÷ 9 = 5
Number of fruits at first
= 5 u + 15 u
= 20 u
= 20 x 5
= 100
Answer(s): 100
