Simon and Jeremy share a bunch of pomegranates in the ratio 7 : 4. If Simon gives Jeremy 21 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates. How many pomegranates does Simon have at first?
|
Simon |
Jeremy |
Before |
7 u |
4 u |
Change |
- 21 |
+ 21 |
After |
7 u - 21 |
4 u + 21 |
If Simon gives Jeremy 21 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates.
7 u - 21 = 4 u + 21
7 u - 4 u = 21 + 21
3 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Number of pomegranates that Simon has
= 7 u
= 7 x 14
= 98
Answer(s): 98