George and Eric share a bunch of mangoes in the ratio 9 : 5. If George gives Eric 26 mangoes from his share, they will have the same number of mangoes. How many mangoes does George have at first?
|
George |
Eric |
Before |
9 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
After |
9 u - 26 |
5 u + 26 |
If George gives Eric 26 mangoes from his share, they will have the same number of mangoes.
9 u - 26 = 5 u + 26
9 u - 5 u = 26 + 26
4 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 4 = 13
Number of mangoes that George has
= 9 u
= 9 x 13
= 117
Answer(s): 117