Question
Eight hours ago, a grocer started his day with some persimmons and oranges in the ratio of 8 : 3. There were 60 oranges. Some of the persimmons were bought by Betty. As a result, the number of persimmons became 25 of the oranges.
  1. How many persimmons did the grocer have left?
  2. How many persimmons did the grocer have to buy in order to have an equal number of persimmons and oranges?
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Eight hours ago, a grocer started his day with some persimmons and oranges in the ratio of 8 : 3. There were 60 oranges. Some of the persimmons were bought by Betty. As a result, the number of persimmons became 25 of the oranges.
  1. How many persimmons did the grocer have left?
  2. How many persimmons did the grocer have to buy in order to have an equal number of persimmons and oranges?