The number of mangoes at a shop was 20% more than the number of oranges. After 60% of the oranges were sold, there were 16 more mangoes than oranges. Find the total number of mangoes and oranges at the shop at first.
| |
Mangoes |
Oranges |
More |
Total |
| Before |
6 u |
5 u |
|
11 u |
| Change |
|
- 3 u |
|
|
| After |
6 u |
2 u |
4 u |
|
Number of oranges at first in percent = 100%
Number of mangoes at first in percent
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
MangoesOranges =
120100 =
65Number of oranges sold
= 60% x 5 u
=
60100 x 5 u
= 3 u
Number of more mangoes than oranges in the end
= 6 u - 2 u
= 4 u
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Total number of oranges and mangoes at first
= 6 u + 5 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 4
= 44
Answer(s): 44
