Fred and Liam share a bunch of mangoes in the ratio 9 : 4. If Fred gives Liam 55 mangoes from his share, they will have the same number of mangoes. How many mangoes does Fred have at first?
| |
Fred |
Liam |
| Before |
9 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 55 |
+ 55 |
| After |
9 u - 55 |
4 u + 55 |
If Fred gives Liam 55 mangoes from his share, they will have the same number of mangoes.
9 u - 55 = 4 u + 55
9 u - 4 u = 55 + 55
5 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 5 = 22
Number of mangoes that Fred has
= 9 u
= 9 x 22
= 198
Answer(s): 198
