The number of pomegranates at a store was 70% more than the number of passion fruits. After 80% of the passion fruits were sold, there were 180 more pomegranates than passion fruits. Find the total number of pomegranates and passion fruits at the store at first.
| |
Pomegranates |
Passion fruits |
More |
Total |
| Before |
17 u |
10 u |
|
27 u |
| Change |
|
- 8 u |
|
|
| After |
17 u |
2 u |
15 u |
|
Number of passion fruits at first in percent = 100%
Number of pomegranates at first in percent
= 100% + 70%
= 170%
PomegranatesPassion fruits =
170100 =
1710Number of passion fruits sold
= 80% x 10 u
=
80100 x 10 u
= 8 u
Number of more pomegranates than passion fruits in the end
= 17 u - 2 u
= 15 u
15 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 15 = 12
Total number of passion fruits and pomegranates at first
= 17 u + 10 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 12
= 324
Answer(s): 324
