Archie and Fabian share a bunch of kiwis in the ratio 7 : 5. If Archie gives Fabian 24 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis. How many kiwis does Archie have at first?
|
Archie |
Fabian |
Before |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
After |
7 u - 24 |
5 u + 24 |
If Archie gives Fabian 24 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis.
7 u - 24 = 5 u + 24
7 u - 5 u = 24 + 24
2 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 2 = 24
Number of kiwis that Archie has
= 7 u
= 7 x 24
= 168
Answer(s): 168