The number of lemons at a store was 90% more than the number of persimmons. After 30% of the persimmons were sold, there were 132 more lemons than persimmons. Find the total number of lemons and persimmons at the store at first.
| |
Lemons |
Persimmons |
More |
Total |
| Before |
19 u |
10 u |
|
29 u |
| Change |
|
- 3 u |
|
|
| After |
19 u |
7 u |
12 u |
|
Number of persimmons at first in percent = 100%
Number of lemons at first in percent
= 100% + 90%
= 190%
LemonsPersimmons =
190100 =
1910Number of persimmons sold
= 30% x 10 u
=
30100 x 10 u
= 3 u
Number of more lemons than persimmons in the end
= 19 u - 7 u
= 12 u
12 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 12 = 11
Total number of persimmons and lemons at first
= 19 u + 10 u
= 29 u
= 29 x 11
= 319
Answer(s): 319
