Nick and Paul share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 5 : 3. If Nick gives Paul 22 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Nick have at first?
|
Nick |
Paul |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 22 |
+ 22 |
After |
5 u - 22 |
3 u + 22 |
If Nick gives Paul 22 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
5 u - 22 = 3 u + 22
5 u - 3 u = 22 + 22
2 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 2 = 22
Number of persimmons that Nick has
= 5 u
= 5 x 22
= 110
Answer(s): 110