Nick and John share a bunch of starfruits in the ratio 5 : 3. If Nick gives John 16 starfruits from his share, they will have the same number of starfruits. How many starfruits does Nick have at first?
| |
Nick |
John |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 16 |
+ 16 |
| After |
5 u - 16 |
3 u + 16 |
If Nick gives John 16 starfruits from his share, they will have the same number of starfruits.
5 u - 16 = 3 u + 16
5 u - 3 u = 16 + 16
2 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 2 = 16
Number of starfruits that Nick has
= 5 u
= 5 x 16
= 80
Answer(s): 80
