Owen and Vaidev share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 9 : 4. If Owen gives Vaidev 40 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Owen have at first?
| |
Owen |
Vaidev |
| Before |
9 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
| After |
9 u - 40 |
4 u + 40 |
If Owen gives Vaidev 40 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
9 u - 40 = 4 u + 40
9 u - 4 u = 40 + 40
5 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 5 = 16
Number of lemons that Owen has
= 9 u
= 9 x 16
= 144
Answer(s): 144
