The number of passion fruits at a stall was 90% more than the number of lemons. After 50% of the lemons were sold, there were 168 more passion fruits than lemons. Find the total number of passion fruits and lemons at the stall at first.
| |
Passion fruits |
Lemons |
More |
Total |
| Before |
19 u |
10 u |
|
29 u |
| Change |
|
- 5 u |
|
|
| After |
19 u |
5 u |
14 u |
|
Number of lemons at first in percent = 100%
Number of passion fruits at first in percent
= 100% + 90%
= 190%
Passion fruitsLemons =
190100 =
1910Number of lemons sold
= 50% x 10 u
=
50100 x 10 u
= 5 u
Number of more passion fruits than lemons in the end
= 19 u - 5 u
= 14 u
14 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 14 = 12
Total number of lemons and passion fruits at first
= 19 u + 10 u
= 29 u
= 29 x 12
= 348
Answer(s): 348
