Betty had an equal number of limes and pomegranates at first. She sold two-thirds of the pomegranates and bought another 62 limes. In the end, she had five times as many limes as pomegranates. Find the number of pomegranates she had at first.
| |
Pomegranates |
Limes |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u - 62 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
+ 62 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of limes and pomegranates at first is the same.
5 u - 62 = 3 u
5 u - 3 u = 62
2 u = 62
1 u = 62 ÷ 2 = 31
Number of pomegranates that she had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 31
= 93
Answer(s): 93
