Harry and Elijah share a bunch of apples in the ratio 7 : 3. If Harry gives Elijah 36 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Harry have at first?
|
Harry |
Elijah |
Before |
7 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
After |
7 u - 36 |
3 u + 36 |
If Harry gives Elijah 36 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
7 u - 36 = 3 u + 36
7 u - 3 u = 36 + 36
4 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 4 = 18
Number of apples that Harry has
= 7 u
= 7 x 18
= 126
Answer(s): 126