At a mart, the ratio of papayas to lemons was 6 : 11. After Pamela bought three-fifths of the lemons, there was a total of 208 papayas and lemons left at the mart. How many fruits were there at first?
| |
Papayas |
Lemons |
Total |
Comparing papayas
and lemons at first |
6x5 =
30 u |
11x5 =
55 u |
85 u |
Before |
|
5x11 =
55 u |
|
Change |
|
- 3x11 =
- 33 u |
|
After |
30 u |
2x11 =
22 u |
208 |
The number of lemons at first is repeated. Make the number of lemons at first the same. LCM of 11 and 5 is 55.
Total number of fruits left
= 30 u + 22 u
= 52 u
52 u = 208
1 u = 208 ÷ 52 = 4
Number of fruits at first
= 30 u + 55 u
= 85 u
= 85 x 4
= 340
Answer(s): 340
