Fred and Ahmad share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 8 : 5. If Fred gives Ahmad 27 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Fred have at first?
| |
Fred |
Ahmad |
| Before |
8 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 27 |
+ 27 |
| After |
8 u - 27 |
5 u + 27 |
If Fred gives Ahmad 27 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
8 u - 27 = 5 u + 27
8 u - 5 u = 27 + 27
3 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 3 = 18
Number of mangosteens that Fred has
= 8 u
= 8 x 18
= 144
Answer(s): 144
