Yesterday, there were thrice as many turkeys as pigs on a farm. Today, 35 turkeys are sold. There are twice as many pigs now. Find the total number of pigs and turkeys on the farm yesterday.
| |
Turkeys |
Pigs |
Total |
| Before |
3x2 =
6 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
8 u |
| Change |
- 35 |
|
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The number of pigs at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of pigs the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of turkeys sold
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Total number of pigs and turkeys yesterday
= 6 u + 2 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 7
= 56
Answer(s): 56
