Liam and Caden share a bunch of apples in the ratio 8 : 3. If Liam gives Caden 55 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Liam have at first?
| |
Liam |
Caden |
| Before |
8 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 55 |
+ 55 |
| After |
8 u - 55 |
3 u + 55 |
If Liam gives Caden 55 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
8 u - 55 = 3 u + 55
8 u - 3 u = 55 + 55
5 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 5 = 22
Number of apples that Liam has
= 8 u
= 8 x 22
= 176
Answer(s): 176
