Ian and Seth share a bunch of apples in the ratio 7 : 4. If Ian gives Seth 36 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Ian have at first?
|
Ian |
Seth |
Before |
7 u |
4 u |
Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
After |
7 u - 36 |
4 u + 36 |
If Ian gives Seth 36 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
7 u - 36 = 4 u + 36
7 u - 4 u = 36 + 36
3 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Number of apples that Ian has
= 7 u
= 7 x 24
= 168
Answer(s): 168