Henry and Pierre share a bunch of pears in the ratio 9 : 5. If Henry gives Pierre 28 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears. How many pears does Henry have at first?
|
Henry |
Pierre |
Before |
9 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 28 |
+ 28 |
After |
9 u - 28 |
5 u + 28 |
If Henry gives Pierre 28 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears.
9 u - 28 = 5 u + 28
9 u - 5 u = 28 + 28
4 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 4 = 14
Number of pears that Henry has
= 9 u
= 9 x 14
= 126
Answer(s): 126