Luke and Lee share a bunch of chikoos in the ratio 5 : 2. If Luke gives Lee 30 chikoos from his share, they will have the same number of chikoos. How many chikoos does Luke have at first?
| |
Luke |
Lee |
| Before |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 30 |
+ 30 |
| After |
5 u - 30 |
2 u + 30 |
If Luke gives Lee 30 chikoos from his share, they will have the same number of chikoos.
5 u - 30 = 2 u + 30
5 u - 2 u = 30 + 30
3 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Number of chikoos that Luke has
= 5 u
= 5 x 20
= 100
Answer(s): 100
