At a fruit stall, there were
16 as many kiwis as pomegranates. After 27 pomegranates were sold, the number of kiwis became
23 as many as the pomegranates. How many fruits were at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Kiwis |
Pomegranates |
| Before |
1x2 =
2 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
| Change |
|
- 27 |
| After |
2x1 =
2 u |
3x1 =
3 u |
The number of kiwis at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of kiwis the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of pomegranates sold
= 12 u - 3 u
= 9 u
9 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 9 = 3
Number of fruits at first
= 2 u + 12 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 3
= 42
Answer(s): 42
