Ben and Michael share a bunch of kiwis in the ratio 7 : 5. If Ben gives Michael 25 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis. How many kiwis does Ben have at first?
|
Ben |
Michael |
Before |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 25 |
+ 25 |
After |
7 u - 25 |
5 u + 25 |
If Ben gives Michael 25 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis.
7 u - 25 = 5 u + 25
7 u - 5 u = 25 + 25
2 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 2 = 25
Number of kiwis that Ben has
= 7 u
= 7 x 25
= 175
Answer(s): 175