SOLUTION: The ratio of apples to oranges is 2:5. After I sell 57 oranges, the ratio is 5:3. How many apples did I start with.

Question 1117315: The ratio of apples to oranges is 2:5. After I sell 57 oranges, the ratio is 5:3. How many apples did I start with.
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The ratio of apples to oranges is 2:5. After I sell 57 oranges, the ratio is 5:3. How many apples did I start with.
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Originally you have 2x apples and 5x oranges.


After selling, you have this equation


 = .


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3*(2x) = (5x-57)*5

6x = 25x - 285

285 = 25x - 6x = 19x  ====>  x =  = 15.


Answer.  You started with 2*15 = 30 apples.

Solved.

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