Daniel and Ryan share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 9 : 2. If Daniel gives Ryan 35 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Daniel have at first?
| |
Daniel |
Ryan |
| Before |
9 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
| After |
9 u - 35 |
2 u + 35 |
If Daniel gives Ryan 35 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
9 u - 35 = 2 u + 35
9 u - 2 u = 35 + 35
7 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 7 = 10
Number of mangosteens that Daniel has
= 9 u
= 9 x 10
= 90
Answer(s): 90
