Ken and Bryan share a bunch of oranges in the ratio 7 : 3. If Ken gives Bryan 22 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges. How many oranges does Ken have at first?
|
Ken |
Bryan |
Before |
7 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 22 |
+ 22 |
After |
7 u - 22 |
3 u + 22 |
If Ken gives Bryan 22 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges.
7 u - 22 = 3 u + 22
7 u - 3 u = 22 + 22
4 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 4 = 11
Number of oranges that Ken has
= 7 u
= 7 x 11
= 77
Answer(s): 77