Charlie and Eric share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 9 : 4. If Charlie gives Eric 25 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Charlie have at first?
| |
Charlie |
Eric |
| Before |
9 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 25 |
+ 25 |
| After |
9 u - 25 |
4 u + 25 |
If Charlie gives Eric 25 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
9 u - 25 = 4 u + 25
9 u - 4 u = 25 + 25
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Number of mangosteens that Charlie has
= 9 u
= 9 x 10
= 90
Answer(s): 90
