Japheth and Lee share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 7 : 5. If Japheth gives Lee 15 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Japheth have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Lee |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
| After |
7 u - 15 |
5 u + 15 |
If Japheth gives Lee 15 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
7 u - 15 = 5 u + 15
7 u - 5 u = 15 + 15
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Number of persimmons that Japheth has
= 7 u
= 7 x 15
= 105
Answer(s): 105
