Luke and Dylan share a bunch of oranges in the ratio 8 : 5. If Luke gives Dylan 36 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges. How many oranges does Luke have at first?
| |
Luke |
Dylan |
| Before |
8 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
| After |
8 u - 36 |
5 u + 36 |
If Luke gives Dylan 36 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges.
8 u - 36 = 5 u + 36
8 u - 5 u = 36 + 36
3 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Number of oranges that Luke has
= 8 u
= 8 x 24
= 192
Answer(s): 192
