Gem had an equal number of dates and pears at first. She sold half of the pears and bought another 75 dates. In the end, she had five times as many dates as pears. Find the number of pears she had at first.
| |
Pears |
Dates |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u - 75 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
+ 75 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of dates and pears at first is the same.
5 u - 75 = 2 u
5 u - 2 u = 75
3 u = 75
1 u = 75 ÷ 3 = 25
Number of pears that she had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 25
= 50
Answer(s): 50
