Xylia had 50 strawberry and apricot tarts. After giving away
13 of her strawberry tarts and 10 of her apricot tarts, she had an equal number of strawberry and apricot tarts. How many apricot tarts did she have at first?
| |
Strawberry tarts |
Apricot tarts |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
2 u + 10 |
50 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 10 |
|
| After |
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of the strawberry tarts left
= 1 -
13=
23 The number of strawberry and apricot tarts in the end is the same.
Total number of tarts at first
= 3 u + 2 u + 10
= 5 u + 10
5 u + 10 = 50
5 u = 50 - 10
5 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 5 = 8
Number of apricot tarts at first
= 2 u + 10
= 2 x 8 + 10
= 16 + 10
= 26
Answer(s): 26
