Ahmad and Tommy share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 7 : 5. If Ahmad gives Tommy 20 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Ahmad have at first?
|
Ahmad |
Tommy |
Before |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 20 |
+ 20 |
After |
7 u - 20 |
5 u + 20 |
If Ahmad gives Tommy 20 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
7 u - 20 = 5 u + 20
7 u - 5 u = 20 + 20
2 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 2 = 20
Number of lemons that Ahmad has
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= 140
Answer(s): 140