Jack and Reggie share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 5 : 3. If Jack gives Reggie 12 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Jack have at first?
| |
Jack |
Reggie |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
| After |
5 u - 12 |
3 u + 12 |
If Jack gives Reggie 12 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
5 u - 12 = 3 u + 12
5 u - 3 u = 12 + 12
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of persimmons that Jack has
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= 60
Answer(s): 60
