Simon and Luke share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 9 : 2. If Simon gives Luke 77 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Simon have at first?
|
Simon |
Luke |
Before |
9 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 77 |
+ 77 |
After |
9 u - 77 |
2 u + 77 |
If Simon gives Luke 77 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
9 u - 77 = 2 u + 77
9 u - 2 u = 77 + 77
7 u = 154
1 u = 154 ÷ 7 = 22
Number of lemons that Simon has
= 9 u
= 9 x 22
= 198
Answer(s): 198