The number of persimmons at a shop was 75% more than the number of pomegranates. After 25% of the pomegranates were sold, there were 16 more persimmons than pomegranates. Find the total number of persimmons and pomegranates at the shop at first.
| |
Persimmons |
Pomegranates |
More |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
4 u |
|
11 u |
| Change |
|
- 1 u |
|
|
| After |
7 u |
3 u |
4 u |
|
Number of pomegranates at first in percent = 100%
Number of persimmons at first in percent
= 100% + 75%
= 175%
PersimmonsPomegranates =
175100 =
74Number of pomegranates sold
= 25% x 4 u
=
25100 x 4 u
= 1 u
Number of more persimmons than pomegranates in the end
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Total number of pomegranates and persimmons at first
= 7 u + 4 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 4
= 44
Answer(s): 44
