Flynn and Gabriel share a bunch of apples in the ratio 9 : 5. If Flynn gives Gabriel 20 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Flynn have at first?
| |
Flynn |
Gabriel |
| Before |
9 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 20 |
+ 20 |
| After |
9 u - 20 |
5 u + 20 |
If Flynn gives Gabriel 20 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
9 u - 20 = 5 u + 20
9 u - 5 u = 20 + 20
4 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 4 = 10
Number of apples that Flynn has
= 9 u
= 9 x 10
= 90
Answer(s): 90
