The number of pears at a supermarket was 80% more than the number of apples. After 40% of the apples were sold, there were 60 more pears than apples. Find the total number of pears and apples at the supermarket at first.
| |
Pears |
Apples |
More |
Total |
| Before |
9 u |
5 u |
|
14 u |
| Change |
|
- 2 u |
|
|
| After |
9 u |
3 u |
6 u |
|
Number of apples at first in percent = 100%
Number of pears at first in percent
= 100% + 80%
= 180%
PearsApples =
180100 =
95Number of apples sold
= 40% x 5 u
=
40100 x 5 u
= 2 u
Number of more pears than apples in the end
= 9 u - 3 u
= 6 u
6 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 6 = 10
Total number of apples and pears at first
= 9 u + 5 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 10
= 140
Answer(s): 140
