Wesley and Ryan share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 9 : 7. If Wesley gives Ryan 10 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Wesley have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Ryan |
| Before |
9 u |
7 u |
| Change |
- 10 |
+ 10 |
| After |
9 u - 10 |
7 u + 10 |
If Wesley gives Ryan 10 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
9 u - 10 = 7 u + 10
9 u - 7 u = 10 + 10
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Number of lemons that Wesley has
= 9 u
= 9 x 10
= 90
Answer(s): 90
