The number of pomegranates at a stall was 20% more than the number of apples. After 60% of the apples were sold, there were 36 more pomegranates than apples. Find the total number of pomegranates and apples at the stall at first.
| |
Pomegranates |
Apples |
More |
Total |
| Before |
6 u |
5 u |
|
11 u |
| Change |
|
- 3 u |
|
|
| After |
6 u |
2 u |
4 u |
|
Number of apples at first in percent = 100%
Number of pomegranates at first in percent
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
PomegranatesApples =
120100 =
65Number of apples sold
= 60% x 5 u
=
60100 x 5 u
= 3 u
Number of more pomegranates than apples in the end
= 6 u - 2 u
= 4 u
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Total number of apples and pomegranates at first
= 6 u + 5 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 9
= 99
Answer(s): 99
