Jade had an equal number of apricots and dates at first. She sold half of the dates and bought another 76 apricots. In the end, she had four times as many apricots as dates. Find the number of dates she had at first.
| |
Dates |
Apricots |
| Before |
2 u |
4 u - 76 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
+ 76 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
The number of apricots and dates at first is the same.
4 u - 76 = 2 u
4 u - 2 u = 76
2 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 2 = 38
Number of dates that she had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 38
= 76
Answer(s): 76
