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