Justin and Sean share a bunch of pomegranates in the ratio 8 : 5. If Justin gives Sean 33 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates. How many pomegranates does Justin have at first?
| |
Justin |
Sean |
| Before |
8 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
| After |
8 u - 33 |
5 u + 33 |
If Justin gives Sean 33 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates.
8 u - 33 = 5 u + 33
8 u - 5 u = 33 + 33
3 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 3 = 22
Number of pomegranates that Justin has
= 8 u
= 8 x 22
= 176
Answer(s): 176
