Question

Andie had a total of 240 pomelos and guavas in his shop. After he sold 50% of
the pomelos and 90 guavas, he had an equal number of pomelos and guavas
left. How many pomelos did he have at first?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Andie had a total of 240 pomelos and guavas in his shop.

After he sold 50% of the pomelos and 90 guavas, he had an equal number of pomelos and guavas left.

How many pomelos did he have at first?

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let p = no. of pomelos

total fruit is 240, therefore:

(240-p) = no. of guavas

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.5p = (240-p) - 90

.5p = 240 - 90 - p

.5p = 150 - p

.5p + p = 150

1.5p = 150

p = 150/1.5

p = 100 pomelos at first

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Check this, 240 - 100 = 140 guavas

.5(100) = 50 p's

140 - 90 = 50 g's