Nora had an equal number of lemons and pears at first. She sold half of the pears and bought another 26 lemons. In the end, she had four times as many lemons as pears. Find the number of pears she had at first.
| |
Lemons |
Pears |
| Before |
4 u - 26 |
2 u |
| Change |
+ 26 |
- 1 u |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
The number of lemons and pears at first is the same.
4 u - 26 = 2 u
4 u - 2 u = 26
2 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2 = 13
Number of pears that Nora had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 13
= 26
Answer(s): 26
