Tina had an equal number of kiwis and chikoos at first. She sold one-sixth of the chikoos and bought another 24 kiwis. In the end, she had six times as many kiwis as chikoos. Find the number of chikoos she had at first.
|
Kiwis |
Chikoos |
Before |
30 u - 24 |
6 u |
Change |
+ 24 |
- 1 u |
After |
30 u |
5 u |
The number of kiwis and chikoos at first is the same.
30 u - 24 = 6 u
30 u - 6 u = 24
24 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 24 = 1
Number of chikoos that Tina had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 1
= 6
Answer(s): 6