Glen and Charlie share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 7 : 2. If Glen gives Charlie 45 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Glen have at first?
| |
Glen |
Charlie |
| Before |
7 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 45 |
+ 45 |
| After |
7 u - 45 |
2 u + 45 |
If Glen gives Charlie 45 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
7 u - 45 = 2 u + 45
7 u - 2 u = 45 + 45
5 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 5 = 18
Number of lemons that Glen has
= 7 u
= 7 x 18
= 126
Answer(s): 126
