At a mart, there were
15 as many pomegranates as persimmons. After 4 pomegranates and 32 persimmons were sold, the number of pomegranates became the same as the number of persimmons. How many fruits were at the mart in the end?
|
Pomegranates |
Persimmons |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 4 |
- 32 |
After |
1 u - 4 |
5 u - 32 |
Number of pomegranates and persimmons in the end is the same.
5 u - 32 = 1 u - 4
5 u - 1 u = 32 - 4
4 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 4 = 7
Number of fruits in the end
= 1 u - 4 + 5 u - 32
= 6 u - 36
= 6 x 7 - 36
= 42 - 36
= 6
Answer(s): 6