Ryan and Jack share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 5 : 2. If Ryan gives Jack 36 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Ryan have at first?
| |
Ryan |
Jack |
| Before |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
| After |
5 u - 36 |
2 u + 36 |
If Ryan gives Jack 36 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
5 u - 36 = 2 u + 36
5 u - 2 u = 36 + 36
3 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Number of persimmons that Ryan has
= 5 u
= 5 x 24
= 120
Answer(s): 120
