The number of starfruits at a shop was 20% more than the number of mangosteens. After 40% of the mangosteens were sold, there were 12 more starfruits than mangosteens. Find the total number of starfruits and mangosteens at the shop at first.
|
Starfruits |
Mangosteens |
More |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
5 u |
|
11 u |
Change |
|
- 2 u |
|
|
After |
6 u |
3 u |
3 u |
|
Number of mangosteens at first in percent = 100%
Number of starfruits at first in percent
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
StarfruitsMangosteens =
120100 =
65Number of mangosteens sold
= 40% x 5 u
=
40100 x 5 u
= 2 u
Number of more starfruits than mangosteens in the end
= 6 u - 3 u
= 3 u
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Total number of mangosteens and starfruits at first
= 6 u + 5 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 4
= 44
Answer(s): 44