Dylan and Glen share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 10 : 7. If Dylan gives Glen 33 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Dylan have at first?
| |
Dylan |
Glen |
| Before |
10 u |
7 u |
| Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
| After |
10 u - 33 |
7 u + 33 |
If Dylan gives Glen 33 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
10 u - 33 = 7 u + 33
10 u - 7 u = 33 + 33
3 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 3 = 22
Number of persimmons that Dylan has
= 10 u
= 10 x 22
= 220
Answer(s): 220
