Flynn and Reggie share a bunch of apples in the ratio 5 : 3. If Flynn gives Reggie 24 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Flynn have at first?
|
Flynn |
Reggie |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
After |
5 u - 24 |
3 u + 24 |
If Flynn gives Reggie 24 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
5 u - 24 = 3 u + 24
5 u - 3 u = 24 + 24
2 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 2 = 24
Number of apples that Flynn has
= 5 u
= 5 x 24
= 120
Answer(s): 120