Penelope had an equal number of mangosteens and apricots at first. She sold half of the apricots and bought another 96 mangosteens. In the end, she had five times as many mangosteens as apricots. Find the number of apricots she had at first.
| |
Apricots |
Mangosteens |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u - 96 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
+ 96 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of mangosteens and apricots at first is the same.
5 u - 96 = 2 u
5 u - 2 u = 96
3 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 3 = 32
Number of apricots that she had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 32
= 64
Answer(s): 64
