A fruit seller had the same number of papayas and mangoes at first. He threw away 85 rotten papayas and sold 1/4 of his remaining papayas. He threw away 60 rotten mangoes and sold 1/3 of his remaining mangoes. After that, he was left with an equal number of papayas and mangoes. (a) How many papayas did the fruit seller have at first? (b) The fruit seller sold his mangoes at 3 for $5.80. How much did he collect from the sale of the mangoes?

A fruit seller had the same number of papayas and mangoes at first. He threw away 85 rotten papayas and sold 1/4 of his remaining papayas. He threw away 60 rotten mangoes and sold 1/3 of his remaining mangoes. After that, he was left with an equal number of papayas and mangoes. (a) How many papayas did the fruit seller have at first? (b) The fruit seller sold his mangoes at 3 for $5.80. How much did he collect from the sale of the mangoes?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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