Question
Two hours ago, a grocer started his day with some pears and oranges in the ratio of 5 : 4. There were 240 oranges. Some of the pears were bought by Xylia. As a result, the number of pears became 45 of the oranges.
  1. How many pears did the grocer have at first?
  2. How many oranges did the grocer have to sell in order to have an equal number of pears and oranges?
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Two hours ago, a grocer started his day with some pears and oranges in the ratio of 5 : 4. There were 240 oranges. Some of the pears were bought by Xylia. As a result, the number of pears became 45 of the oranges.
  1. How many pears did the grocer have at first?
  2. How many oranges did the grocer have to sell in order to have an equal number of pears and oranges?