Carl and Flynn share a bunch of starfruits in the ratio 10 : 3. If Carl gives Flynn 77 starfruits from his share, they will have the same number of starfruits. How many starfruits does Carl have at first?
| |
Carl |
Flynn |
| Before |
10 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 77 |
+ 77 |
| After |
10 u - 77 |
3 u + 77 |
If Carl gives Flynn 77 starfruits from his share, they will have the same number of starfruits.
10 u - 77 = 3 u + 77
10 u - 3 u = 77 + 77
7 u = 154
1 u = 154 ÷ 7 = 22
Number of starfruits that Carl has
= 10 u
= 10 x 22
= 220
Answer(s): 220
