Neave and Asher share a bunch of mangoes in the ratio 7 : 3. If Neave gives Asher 40 mangoes from his share, they will have the same number of mangoes. How many mangoes does Neave have at first?
|
Neave |
Asher |
Before |
7 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
After |
7 u - 40 |
3 u + 40 |
If Neave gives Asher 40 mangoes from his share, they will have the same number of mangoes.
7 u - 40 = 3 u + 40
7 u - 3 u = 40 + 40
4 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 4 = 20
Number of mangoes that Neave has
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= 140
Answer(s): 140