Nick and Glen share a bunch of starfruits in the ratio 9 : 4. If Nick gives Glen 35 starfruits from his share, they will have the same number of starfruits. How many starfruits does Nick have at first?
|
Nick |
Glen |
Before |
9 u |
4 u |
Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
After |
9 u - 35 |
4 u + 35 |
If Nick gives Glen 35 starfruits from his share, they will have the same number of starfruits.
9 u - 35 = 4 u + 35
9 u - 4 u = 35 + 35
5 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 5 = 14
Number of starfruits that Nick has
= 9 u
= 9 x 14
= 126
Answer(s): 126