Seth and Xavier share a bunch of mangosteens in the ratio 5 : 3. If Seth gives Xavier 10 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens. How many mangosteens does Seth have at first?
| |
Seth |
Xavier |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 10 |
+ 10 |
| After |
5 u - 10 |
3 u + 10 |
If Seth gives Xavier 10 mangosteens from his share, they will have the same number of mangosteens.
5 u - 10 = 3 u + 10
5 u - 3 u = 10 + 10
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Number of mangosteens that Seth has
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= 50
Answer(s): 50
