Ahmad and Justin share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 5 : 3. If Ahmad gives Justin 18 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Ahmad have at first?
|
Ahmad |
Justin |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 18 |
+ 18 |
After |
5 u - 18 |
3 u + 18 |
If Ahmad gives Justin 18 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
5 u - 18 = 3 u + 18
5 u - 3 u = 18 + 18
2 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 2 = 18
Number of persimmons that Ahmad has
= 5 u
= 5 x 18
= 90
Answer(s): 90