Oliver and Ahmad share a bunch of starfruits in the ratio 7 : 5. If Oliver gives Ahmad 25 starfruits from his share, they will have the same number of starfruits. How many starfruits does Oliver have at first?
|
Oliver |
Ahmad |
Before |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 25 |
+ 25 |
After |
7 u - 25 |
5 u + 25 |
If Oliver gives Ahmad 25 starfruits from his share, they will have the same number of starfruits.
7 u - 25 = 5 u + 25
7 u - 5 u = 25 + 25
2 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 2 = 25
Number of starfruits that Oliver has
= 7 u
= 7 x 25
= 175
Answer(s): 175