Vanessa had an equal number of persimmons and guavas at first. She sold half of the guavas and bought another 16 persimmons. In the end, she had six times as many persimmons as guavas. Find the number of guavas she had at first.
| |
Persimmons |
Guavas |
| Before |
6 u - 16 |
2 u |
| Change |
+ 16 |
- 1 u |
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
The number of persimmons and guavas 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 guavas that Vanessa had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 4
= 8
Answer(s): 8
