Flynn and Carl share a bunch of apples in the ratio 5 : 3. If Flynn gives Carl 19 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples. How many apples does Flynn have at first?
| |
Flynn |
Carl |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 19 |
+ 19 |
| After |
5 u - 19 |
3 u + 19 |
If Flynn gives Carl 19 apples from his share, they will have the same number of apples.
5 u - 19 = 3 u + 19
5 u - 3 u = 19 + 19
2 u = 38
1 u = 38 ÷ 2 = 19
Number of apples that Flynn has
= 5 u
= 5 x 19
= 95
Answer(s): 95
