Caden and Flynn share a bunch of apples in the ratio 5 : 2. If Caden gives Flynn 15 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Caden have at first?
| |
Caden |
Flynn |
| Before |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
| After |
5 u - 15 |
2 u + 15 |
If Caden gives Flynn 15 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
5 u - 15 = 2 u + 15
5 u - 2 u = 15 + 15
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Number of apples that Caden has
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= 50
Answer(s): 50
