Jade had an equal number of mangosteens and chikoos at first. She sold half of the chikoos and bought another 16 mangosteens. In the end, she had six times as many mangosteens as chikoos. Find the number of chikoos she had at first.
| |
Mangosteens |
Chikoos |
| Before |
6 u - 16 |
2 u |
| Change |
+ 16 |
- 1 u |
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
The number of mangosteens and chikoos at first is the same.
6 u - 16 = 2 u
6 u - 2 u = 16
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Number of chikoos that Jade had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 4
= 8
Answer(s): 8
