Neave and Elijah share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 5 : 3. If Neave gives Elijah 18 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Neave have at first?
|
Neave |
Elijah |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 18 |
+ 18 |
After |
5 u - 18 |
3 u + 18 |
If Neave gives Elijah 18 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
5 u - 18 = 3 u + 18
5 u - 3 u = 18 + 18
2 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 2 = 18
Number of mangosteens that Neave has
= 5 u
= 5 x 18
= 90
Answer(s): 90