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Gary and Dave had some sweets. After Gary gave 5/7 of his sweets he had 2/3 as many sweets as dave. Dave the gave away 120 sweets and he had 1/4 as many sweets as Gary.
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Question 1187277: Hi
Gary and Dave had some sweets. After Gary gave 5/7 of his sweets he had 2/3 as many sweets as dave. Dave the gave away 120 sweets and he had 1/4 as many sweets as Gary.
How many sweets did each have at the start.
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Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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After Gary gave 5/7 of his sweets he had 2/3 as,...
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Gave how? Away? To Dave?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The problem description is unclear, leaving to and forcing the reader to guess its true meaning.
In the form as it is worded by you, it is not a MATH problem.
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