Zeph and Henry share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 7 : 4. If Zeph gives Henry 24 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Zeph have at first?
|
Zeph |
Henry |
Before |
7 u |
4 u |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
After |
7 u - 24 |
4 u + 24 |
If Zeph gives Henry 24 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
7 u - 24 = 4 u + 24
7 u - 4 u = 24 + 24
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Number of persimmons that Zeph has
= 7 u
= 7 x 16
= 112
Answer(s): 112