Question

Liwen and Celina shared some plants in a ratio of 5:6. Celina decided to give Liwen 2/3 of her plants, which left her with 21 fewer plants than Liwen. How many plants do they have altogether?

Answer 1

Answer: 231

Step-by-step explanation:

Liwen Celina

5x 6x

5x - 21 =
`((2)/(3))`6x

5x - 21 = 4x

-4x +21 -4x +21

x = 21

Liwen: 5x = 5(21) = 105

Celina: 6x = 6(21) = 126

Total: 231