Harry and Japheth share a bunch of pomegranates in the ratio 9 : 7. If Harry gives Japheth 15 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates. How many pomegranates does Harry have at first?
|
Harry |
Japheth |
Before |
9 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
After |
9 u - 15 |
7 u + 15 |
If Harry gives Japheth 15 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates.
9 u - 15 = 7 u + 15
9 u - 7 u = 15 + 15
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Number of pomegranates that Harry has
= 9 u
= 9 x 15
= 135
Answer(s): 135