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