Lee and Simon share a bunch of oranges in the ratio 7 : 4. If Lee gives Simon 24 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges. How many oranges does Lee have at first?
|
Lee |
Simon |
Before |
7 u |
4 u |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
After |
7 u - 24 |
4 u + 24 |
If Lee gives Simon 24 oranges from his share, they will have the same number of oranges.
7 u - 24 = 4 u + 24
7 u - 4 u = 24 + 24
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Number of oranges that Lee has
= 7 u
= 7 x 16
= 112
Answer(s): 112