Ken and Riordan share a bunch of pears in the ratio 5 : 3. If Ken gives Riordan 15 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears. How many pears does Ken have at first?
|
Ken |
Riordan |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
After |
5 u - 15 |
3 u + 15 |
If Ken gives Riordan 15 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears.
5 u - 15 = 3 u + 15
5 u - 3 u = 15 + 15
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Number of pears that Ken has
= 5 u
= 5 x 15
= 75
Answer(s): 75