Sean and Harry share a bunch of oranges in the ratio 8 : 5. If Sean gives Harry 36 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges. How many oranges does Sean have at first?
|
Sean |
Harry |
Before |
8 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
After |
8 u - 36 |
5 u + 36 |
If Sean gives Harry 36 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges.
8 u - 36 = 5 u + 36
8 u - 5 u = 36 + 36
3 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Number of oranges that Sean has
= 8 u
= 8 x 24
= 192
Answer(s): 192