At a fruit stall, there were
13 as many pomegranates as chikoos. After 10 chikoos were sold, the number of pomegranates became
34 as many as the chikoos. How many fruits were at the fruit stall at first?
| |
Pomegranates |
Chikoos |
| Before |
1x3 =
3 u |
3x3 =
9 u |
| Change |
|
- 10 |
| After |
3x1 =
3 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
The number of pomegranates at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of pomegranates the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Number of chikoos sold
= 9 u - 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 5 = 2
Number of fruits at first
= 3 u + 9 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 2
= 24
Answer(s): 24
