Nora had an equal number of oranges and avocados at first. She sold one-quarter of the avocados and bought another 88 oranges. In the end, she had twice as many oranges as avocados. Find the number of avocados she had at first.
| |
Avocados |
Oranges |
| Before |
4 u |
6 u - 88 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
+ 88 |
| After |
3 u |
6 u |
The number of oranges and avocados at first is the same.
6 u - 88 = 4 u
6 u - 4 u = 88
2 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 2 = 44
Number of avocados that she had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 44
= 176
Answer(s): 176
