Fiona had an equal number of pomegranates and pears at first. She sold half of the pears and bought another 24 pomegranates. In the end, she had six times as many pomegranates as pears. Find the number of pears she had at first.
| |
Pomegranates |
Pears |
| Before |
6 u - 24 |
2 u |
| Change |
+ 24 |
- 1 u |
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
The number of pomegranates and pears at first is the same.
6 u - 24 = 2 u
6 u - 2 u = 24
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Number of pears that Fiona had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= 12
Answer(s): 12
