Oscar and Brandon share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 7 : 5. If Oscar gives Brandon 17 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Oscar have at first?
|
Oscar |
Brandon |
Before |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 17 |
+ 17 |
After |
7 u - 17 |
5 u + 17 |
If Oscar gives Brandon 17 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
7 u - 17 = 5 u + 17
7 u - 5 u = 17 + 17
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of mangosteens that Oscar has
= 7 u
= 7 x 17
= 119
Answer(s): 119