Wesley, Cole and Sean had some pens in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. Sean gave 40% of his pens to Wesley and Cole. As a result, Wesley had the same number of pens as Cole and Sean had 32 fewer pens than Wesley. What was the percentage increase in Wesley's pens after receiving from Sean? How many pens did Cole have at first?

Wesley, Cole and Sean had some pens in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. Sean gave 40% of his pens to Wesley and Cole. As a result, Wesley had the same number of pens as Cole and Sean had 32 fewer pens than Wesley. What was the percentage increase in Wesley's pens after receiving from Sean? How many pens did Cole have at first?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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