Tommy and Nick share a bunch of passion fruits in the ratio 5 : 3. If Tommy gives Nick 17 passion fruits from his share, they will have the same number of passion fruits. How many passion fruits does Tommy have at first?
|
Tommy |
Nick |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 17 |
+ 17 |
After |
5 u - 17 |
3 u + 17 |
If Tommy gives Nick 17 passion fruits from his share, they will have the same number of passion fruits.
5 u - 17 = 3 u + 17
5 u - 3 u = 17 + 17
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of passion fruits that Tommy has
= 5 u
= 5 x 17
= 85
Answer(s): 85