Ryan and Andy share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 8 : 3. If Ryan gives Andy 30 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Ryan have at first?
|
Ryan |
Andy |
Before |
8 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 30 |
+ 30 |
After |
8 u - 30 |
3 u + 30 |
If Ryan gives Andy 30 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
8 u - 30 = 3 u + 30
8 u - 3 u = 30 + 30
5 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 5 = 12
Number of lemons that Ryan has
= 8 u
= 8 x 12
= 96
Answer(s): 96