Question

The ratio of Ed's toy cars to Pete's toy cars was initially 5:2. After Ed gave 30 toys car to Pete, they each owned an equal number of toy cars. How many toy cars did they have altogether?

Answer 1

5:2

5x-30 = 2x+30

3x = 60

x = 20

total cars:

5(20)+2(20)

=100+40

=140cars