Irene had an equal number of dates and lemons at first. She sold two-thirds of the lemons and bought another 94 dates. In the end, she had five times as many dates as lemons. Find the number of lemons she had at first.
| |
Lemons |
Dates |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u - 94 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
+ 94 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of dates and lemons at first is the same.
5 u - 94 = 3 u
5 u - 3 u = 94
2 u = 94
1 u = 94 ÷ 2 = 47
Number of lemons that she had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 47
= 141
Answer(s): 141
