Wendy had an equal number of pomegranates and limes at first. She sold half of the limes and bought another 54 pomegranates. In the end, she had five times as many pomegranates as limes. Find the number of limes she had at first.
| |
Limes |
Pomegranates |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u - 54 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
+ 54 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of pomegranates and limes at first is the same.
5 u - 54 = 2 u
5 u - 2 u = 54
3 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 3 = 18
Number of limes that she had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 18
= 36
Answer(s): 36
