At a supermarket, there were
16 as many guavas as pomegranates. After 3 guavas and 28 pomegranates were sold, the number of guavas became the same as the number of pomegranates. How many fruits were at the supermarket in the end?
|
Guavas |
Pomegranates |
Before |
1 u |
6 u |
Change |
- 3 |
- 28 |
After |
1 u - 3 |
6 u - 28 |
Number of guavas and pomegranates in the end is the same.
6 u - 28 = 1 u - 3
6 u - 1 u = 28 - 3
5 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Number of fruits in the end
= 1 u - 3 + 6 u - 28
= 7 u - 31
= 7 x 5 - 31
= 35 - 31
= 4
Answer(s): 4