Liam and Ivan share a bunch of kiwis in the ratio 9 : 7. If Liam gives Ivan 11 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis. How many kiwis does Liam have at first?
|
Liam |
Ivan |
Before |
9 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 11 |
+ 11 |
After |
9 u - 11 |
7 u + 11 |
If Liam gives Ivan 11 kiwis from his share, they will have the same number of kiwis.
9 u - 11 = 7 u + 11
9 u - 7 u = 11 + 11
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of kiwis that Liam has
= 9 u
= 9 x 11
= 99
Answer(s): 99