A fruit seller had pomegranates and starfruits. The ratio of pomegranates to starfruits was 4 : 9. After
35 of the pomegranates and 26 starfruits were sold, there were 4 times as many pomegranates as starfruits left. How many pomegranates and starfruits were there at first?
| |
Pomegranates |
Starfruits |
Total |
| Before |
4 u |
9 u |
13 u |
| Change |
- 2.4 u |
- 26 |
|
| After |
1.6 u |
6.4 u |
|
Number of pomegranates sold
=
35 x 4 u
= 2.4 u
Number of pomegranates left
= 4 u - 2.4 u
= 1.6 u
Number of starfruits left
= 4 x 1.6 u
= 6.4 u
Number of starfruits sold
= 9 u - 6.4 u
= 2.6 u
2.6 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2.6 = 10
Number of pomegranates and starfruits at first
= 4 u + 9 u
= 13 u
= 13 x 10
= 130
Answer(s): 130
