Question

Sarah and Henry share some sweets in the ratio 5:6 .
Sarah eats 16 of her sweets and the ratio of sweets left becomes 1:2 .
How many sweets did Henry have?

Answer 1

5/6 = 16/X — cross multiple
5X = 96

X = 96/5
X = 19.4

19.4 x 2 = 38.4
Round up = 39 pieces of Candy