Luke and Flynn share a bunch of pomegranates in the ratio 9 : 5. If Luke gives Flynn 24 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates. How many pomegranates does Luke have at first?
|
Luke |
Flynn |
Before |
9 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
After |
9 u - 24 |
5 u + 24 |
If Luke gives Flynn 24 pomegranates from his share, they will have the same number of pomegranates.
9 u - 24 = 5 u + 24
9 u - 5 u = 24 + 24
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Number of pomegranates that Luke has
= 9 u
= 9 x 12
= 108
Answer(s): 108