Oscar and Seth share a bunch of pears in the ratio 8 : 3. If Oscar gives Seth 45 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears. How many pears does Oscar have at first?
| |
Oscar |
Seth |
| Before |
8 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 45 |
+ 45 |
| After |
8 u - 45 |
3 u + 45 |
If Oscar gives Seth 45 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears.
8 u - 45 = 3 u + 45
8 u - 3 u = 45 + 45
5 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 5 = 18
Number of pears that Oscar has
= 8 u
= 8 x 18
= 144
Answer(s): 144
