Ian and Fabian share a bunch of kiwis in the ratio 8 : 5. If Ian gives Fabian 24 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis. How many kiwis does Ian have at first?
|
Ian |
Fabian |
Before |
8 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
After |
8 u - 24 |
5 u + 24 |
If Ian gives Fabian 24 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis.
8 u - 24 = 5 u + 24
8 u - 5 u = 24 + 24
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Number of kiwis that Ian has
= 8 u
= 8 x 16
= 128
Answer(s): 128