Riordan and Warren share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 9 : 2. If Riordan gives Warren 49 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Riordan have at first?
|
Riordan |
Warren |
Before |
9 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 49 |
+ 49 |
After |
9 u - 49 |
2 u + 49 |
If Riordan gives Warren 49 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
9 u - 49 = 2 u + 49
9 u - 2 u = 49 + 49
7 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 7 = 14
Number of lemons that Riordan has
= 9 u
= 9 x 14
= 126
Answer(s): 126