Pierre and Warren share a bunch of kiwis in the ratio 7 : 3. If Pierre gives Warren 50 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis. How many kiwis does Pierre have at first?
| |
Pierre |
Warren |
| Before |
7 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 50 |
+ 50 |
| After |
7 u - 50 |
3 u + 50 |
If Pierre gives Warren 50 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis.
7 u - 50 = 3 u + 50
7 u - 3 u = 50 + 50
4 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 4 = 25
Number of kiwis that Pierre has
= 7 u
= 7 x 25
= 175
Answer(s): 175
