George and Gabriel share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 7 : 3. If George gives Gabriel 26 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does George have at first?
|
George |
Gabriel |
Before |
7 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
After |
7 u - 26 |
3 u + 26 |
If George gives Gabriel 26 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
7 u - 26 = 3 u + 26
7 u - 3 u = 26 + 26
4 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 4 = 13
Number of lemons that George has
= 7 u
= 7 x 13
= 91
Answer(s): 91