Zeph and Ken share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 7 : 3. If Zeph gives Ken 48 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Zeph have at first?
|
Zeph |
Ken |
Before |
7 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 48 |
+ 48 |
After |
7 u - 48 |
3 u + 48 |
If Zeph gives Ken 48 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
7 u - 48 = 3 u + 48
7 u - 3 u = 48 + 48
4 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 4 = 24
Number of lemons that Zeph has
= 7 u
= 7 x 24
= 168
Answer(s): 168