Question
Eight hours ago, a fruit seller started his day with some persimmons and starfruits in the ratio of 5 : 3. There were 30 starfruits. Some of the persimmons were bought by Nicole. As a result, the number of persimmons became 45 of the starfruits.
  1. How many persimmons did the fruit seller have at first?
  2. How many starfruits did the fruit seller have to sell in order to have an equal number of persimmons and starfruits?
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Eight hours ago, a fruit seller started his day with some persimmons and starfruits in the ratio of 5 : 3. There were 30 starfruits. Some of the persimmons were bought by Nicole. As a result, the number of persimmons became 45 of the starfruits.
  1. How many persimmons did the fruit seller have at first?
  2. How many starfruits did the fruit seller have to sell in order to have an equal number of persimmons and starfruits?