Wesley and Eric share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 9 : 2. If Wesley gives Eric 70 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Wesley have at first?
|
Wesley |
Eric |
Before |
9 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 70 |
+ 70 |
After |
9 u - 70 |
2 u + 70 |
If Wesley gives Eric 70 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
9 u - 70 = 2 u + 70
9 u - 2 u = 70 + 70
7 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 7 = 20
Number of mangosteens that Wesley has
= 9 u
= 9 x 20
= 180
Answer(s): 180