Sean and Flynn share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 5 : 3. If Sean gives Flynn 25 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Sean have at first?
|
Sean |
Flynn |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 25 |
+ 25 |
After |
5 u - 25 |
3 u + 25 |
If Sean gives Flynn 25 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
5 u - 25 = 3 u + 25
5 u - 3 u = 25 + 25
2 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 2 = 25
Number of persimmons that Sean has
= 5 u
= 5 x 25
= 125
Answer(s): 125