Howard and Ahmad share a bunch of oranges in the ratio 8 : 5. If Howard gives Ahmad 15 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges. How many oranges does Howard have at first?
| |
Howard |
Ahmad |
| Before |
8 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
| After |
8 u - 15 |
5 u + 15 |
If Howard gives Ahmad 15 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges.
8 u - 15 = 5 u + 15
8 u - 5 u = 15 + 15
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Number of oranges that Howard has
= 8 u
= 8 x 10
= 80
Answer(s): 80
