Jenson and Oliver share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 5 : 3. If Jenson gives Oliver 24 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Jenson have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Oliver |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
| After |
5 u - 24 |
3 u + 24 |
If Jenson gives Oliver 24 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
5 u - 24 = 3 u + 24
5 u - 3 u = 24 + 24
2 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 2 = 24
Number of persimmons that Jenson has
= 5 u
= 5 x 24
= 120
Answer(s): 120
