George and Paul share a bunch of chikoos in the ratio 9 : 5. If George gives Paul 22 chikoos from his share, they will have the same number of chikoos. How many chikoos does George have at first?
|
George |
Paul |
Before |
9 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 22 |
+ 22 |
After |
9 u - 22 |
5 u + 22 |
If George gives Paul 22 chikoos from his share, they will have the same number of chikoos.
9 u - 22 = 5 u + 22
9 u - 5 u = 22 + 22
4 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 4 = 11
Number of chikoos that George has
= 9 u
= 9 x 11
= 99
Answer(s): 99