Question

Michael had 3 times as many mangoes as Junior. After eating 8 mangoes. Michael had

twice as many mangoes as Junior. What is the total number of mangoes both boys had at
the beginning?​

Answer 1

Michael: 24

Junior: 8

Explanation:

8 is a multiple of 24, meaning if you ate 1/3 of 24 you get 16, which is doubled 8.