Eric and Ivan share a bunch of pomegranates in the ratio 7 : 3. If Eric gives Ivan 44 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates. How many pomegranates does Eric have at first?
|
Eric |
Ivan |
Before |
7 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 44 |
+ 44 |
After |
7 u - 44 |
3 u + 44 |
If Eric gives Ivan 44 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates.
7 u - 44 = 3 u + 44
7 u - 3 u = 44 + 44
4 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 4 = 22
Number of pomegranates that Eric has
= 7 u
= 7 x 22
= 154
Answer(s): 154