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