Question

A fruitier had 300 oranges and apples at first.20%of apples were sold in the morning.the fruitier then stocked up another 35 oranges.the total numbers of oranges and apple became 298.how many apples were there at first?

Answer 1

185 apples

Explanation:

We have to work in reverse to find the original number of apples.

298-35= 263 apples and oranges after 20% apples sold

300-263 = 37 apples

37 apples = 20%

For total apples:
37 apples x 5 = 20% x 5

185 apples = 100% of apples

There were 185 apples at first

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