The number of oranges at a supermarket was 80% more than the number of mangoes. After 20% of the mangoes were sold, there were 10 more oranges than mangoes. Find the total number of oranges and mangoes at the supermarket at first.
| |
Oranges |
Mangoes |
More |
Total |
| Before |
9 u |
5 u |
|
14 u |
| Change |
|
- 1 u |
|
|
| After |
9 u |
4 u |
5 u |
|
Number of mangoes at first in percent = 100%
Number of oranges at first in percent
= 100% + 80%
= 180%
OrangesMangoes =
180100 =
95Number of mangoes sold
= 20% x 5 u
=
20100 x 5 u
= 1 u
Number of more oranges than mangoes in the end
= 9 u - 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 5 = 2
Total number of mangoes and oranges at first
= 9 u + 5 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 2
= 28
Answer(s): 28
