At a supermarket, there were
15 as many peaches as pomegranates. After 5 peaches and 29 pomegranates were sold, the number of peaches became the same as the number of pomegranates. How many fruits were at the supermarket in the end?
|
Peaches |
Pomegranates |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 5 |
- 29 |
After |
1 u - 5 |
5 u - 29 |
Number of peaches and pomegranates in the end is the same.
5 u - 29 = 1 u - 5
5 u - 1 u = 29 - 5
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Number of fruits in the end
= 1 u - 5 + 5 u - 29
= 6 u - 34
= 6 x 6 - 34
= 36 - 34
= 2
Answer(s): 2