Albert and Jack share a bunch of passion fruits in the ratio 5 : 3. If Albert gives Jack 15 passion fruits from his share, they will have the same number of passion fruits. How many passion fruits does Albert have at first?
|
Albert |
Jack |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
After |
5 u - 15 |
3 u + 15 |
If Albert gives Jack 15 passion fruits from his share, they will have the same number of passion fruits.
5 u - 15 = 3 u + 15
5 u - 3 u = 15 + 15
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Number of passion fruits that Albert has
= 5 u
= 5 x 15
= 75
Answer(s): 75