Reggie and Flynn share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 9 : 5. If Reggie gives Flynn 44 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Reggie have at first?
|
Reggie |
Flynn |
Before |
9 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 44 |
+ 44 |
After |
9 u - 44 |
5 u + 44 |
If Reggie gives Flynn 44 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
9 u - 44 = 5 u + 44
9 u - 5 u = 44 + 44
4 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 4 = 22
Number of mangosteens that Reggie has
= 9 u
= 9 x 22
= 198
Answer(s): 198