Daniel and Cody share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 7 : 3. If Daniel gives Cody 40 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Daniel have at first?
| |
Daniel |
Cody |
| Before |
7 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
| After |
7 u - 40 |
3 u + 40 |
If Daniel gives Cody 40 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
7 u - 40 = 3 u + 40
7 u - 3 u = 40 + 40
4 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 4 = 20
Number of lemons that Daniel has
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= 140
Answer(s): 140
