Albert and Oscar share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 8 : 3. If Albert gives Oscar 40 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Albert have at first?
|
Albert |
Oscar |
Before |
8 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
After |
8 u - 40 |
3 u + 40 |
If Albert gives Oscar 40 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
8 u - 40 = 3 u + 40
8 u - 3 u = 40 + 40
5 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 5 = 16
Number of mangosteens that Albert has
= 8 u
= 8 x 16
= 128
Answer(s): 128