Justin and Elijah share a bunch of passion fruits in the ratio 7 : 2. If Justin gives Elijah 35 passion fruits from his share, they will have the same number of passion fruits. How many passion fruits does Justin have at first?
|
Justin |
Elijah |
Before |
7 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
After |
7 u - 35 |
2 u + 35 |
If Justin gives Elijah 35 passion fruits from his share, they will have the same number of passion fruits.
7 u - 35 = 2 u + 35
7 u - 2 u = 35 + 35
5 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 5 = 14
Number of passion fruits that Justin has
= 7 u
= 7 x 14
= 98
Answer(s): 98