Ken and Pierre share a bunch of pears in the ratio 8 : 3. If Ken gives Pierre 60 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears. How many pears does Ken have at first?
|
Ken |
Pierre |
Before |
8 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 60 |
+ 60 |
After |
8 u - 60 |
3 u + 60 |
If Ken gives Pierre 60 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears.
8 u - 60 = 3 u + 60
8 u - 3 u = 60 + 60
5 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 5 = 24
Number of pears that Ken has
= 8 u
= 8 x 24
= 192
Answer(s): 192