At a market, there were
14 as many pomegranates as grapefruits. After 5 pomegranates and 32 grapefruits were sold, the number of pomegranates became the same as the number of grapefruits. How many fruits were at the market in the end?
| |
Pomegranates |
Grapefruits |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 5 |
- 32 |
| After |
1 u - 5 |
4 u - 32 |
Number of pomegranates and grapefruits in the end is the same.
4 u - 32 = 1 u - 5
4 u - 1 u = 32 - 5
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Number of fruits in the end
= 1 u - 5 + 4 u - 32
= 5 u - 37
= 5 x 9 - 37
= 45 - 37
= 8
Answer(s): 8
