Jack and Tim share a bunch of passion fruits in the ratio 5 : 3. If Jack gives Tim 23 passion fruits from his share, they will have the same number of passion fruits. How many passion fruits does Jack have at first?
|
Jack |
Tim |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 23 |
+ 23 |
After |
5 u - 23 |
3 u + 23 |
If Jack gives Tim 23 passion fruits from his share, they will have the same number of passion fruits.
5 u - 23 = 3 u + 23
5 u - 3 u = 23 + 23
2 u = 46
1 u = 46 ÷ 2 = 23
Number of passion fruits that Jack has
= 5 u
= 5 x 23
= 115
Answer(s): 115