Henry and Caden share a bunch of chikoos in the ratio 9 : 5. If Henry gives Caden 30 chikoos from his share, they will have the same number of chikoos. How many chikoos does Henry have at first?
| |
Henry |
Caden |
| Before |
9 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 30 |
+ 30 |
| After |
9 u - 30 |
5 u + 30 |
If Henry gives Caden 30 chikoos from his share, they will have the same number of chikoos.
9 u - 30 = 5 u + 30
9 u - 5 u = 30 + 30
4 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 4 = 15
Number of chikoos that Henry has
= 9 u
= 9 x 15
= 135
Answer(s): 135
