Reggie and Justin share a bunch of apples in the ratio 7 : 2. If Reggie gives Justin 25 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Reggie have at first?
| |
Reggie |
Justin |
| Before |
7 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 25 |
+ 25 |
| After |
7 u - 25 |
2 u + 25 |
If Reggie gives Justin 25 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
7 u - 25 = 2 u + 25
7 u - 2 u = 25 + 25
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Number of apples that Reggie has
= 7 u
= 7 x 10
= 70
Answer(s): 70
