Fred and Tom share a bunch of apples in the ratio 10 : 7. If Fred gives Tom 24 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Fred have at first?
|
Fred |
Tom |
Before |
10 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
After |
10 u - 24 |
7 u + 24 |
If Fred gives Tom 24 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
10 u - 24 = 7 u + 24
10 u - 7 u = 24 + 24
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Number of apples that Fred has
= 10 u
= 10 x 16
= 160
Answer(s): 160