Lee and Pierre share a bunch of apples in the ratio 9 : 7. If Lee gives Pierre 17 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Lee have at first?
|
Lee |
Pierre |
Before |
9 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 17 |
+ 17 |
After |
9 u - 17 |
7 u + 17 |
If Lee gives Pierre 17 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
9 u - 17 = 7 u + 17
9 u - 7 u = 17 + 17
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of apples that Lee has
= 9 u
= 9 x 17
= 153
Answer(s): 153