Albert and Cole share a bunch of mangoes in the ratio 7 : 2. If Albert gives Cole 55 mangoes from his share, they will have the same number of mangoes. How many mangoes does Albert have at first?
|
Albert |
Cole |
Before |
7 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 55 |
+ 55 |
After |
7 u - 55 |
2 u + 55 |
If Albert gives Cole 55 mangoes from his share, they will have the same number of mangoes.
7 u - 55 = 2 u + 55
7 u - 2 u = 55 + 55
5 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 5 = 22
Number of mangoes that Albert has
= 7 u
= 7 x 22
= 154
Answer(s): 154