Oscar and Xavier share a bunch of pomegranates in the ratio 9 : 2. If Oscar gives Xavier 42 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates. How many pomegranates does Oscar have at first?
| |
Oscar |
Xavier |
| Before |
9 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 42 |
+ 42 |
| After |
9 u - 42 |
2 u + 42 |
If Oscar gives Xavier 42 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates.
9 u - 42 = 2 u + 42
9 u - 2 u = 42 + 42
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Number of pomegranates that Oscar has
= 9 u
= 9 x 12
= 108
Answer(s): 108
