Dylan and Riordan share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 10 : 3. If Dylan gives Riordan 35 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Dylan have at first?
| |
Dylan |
Riordan |
| Before |
10 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
| After |
10 u - 35 |
3 u + 35 |
If Dylan gives Riordan 35 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
10 u - 35 = 3 u + 35
10 u - 3 u = 35 + 35
7 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 7 = 10
Number of persimmons that Dylan has
= 10 u
= 10 x 10
= 100
Answer(s): 100
