Harry and Caden share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 5 : 2. If Harry gives Caden 24 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Harry have at first?
| |
Harry |
Caden |
| Before |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
| After |
5 u - 24 |
2 u + 24 |
If Harry gives Caden 24 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
5 u - 24 = 2 u + 24
5 u - 2 u = 24 + 24
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Number of mangosteens that Harry has
= 5 u
= 5 x 16
= 80
Answer(s): 80
