Fred and Wesley share a bunch of oranges in the ratio 9 : 5. If Fred gives Wesley 24 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges. How many oranges does Fred have at first?
| |
Fred |
Wesley |
| Before |
9 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
| After |
9 u - 24 |
5 u + 24 |
If Fred gives Wesley 24 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges.
9 u - 24 = 5 u + 24
9 u - 5 u = 24 + 24
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Number of oranges that Fred has
= 9 u
= 9 x 12
= 108
Answer(s): 108
