The total number of pears eaten by Pete and two of his friends, Tweet and Honk, (during this visit to the pear tree) were in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 respectively. If Pete ate 12 less pears than Honk, how many pears did Tweet eat during this time?

Answer 1

P=H-12
but P=2/5 H so
2/5 H=H-12 or
3/5 H=12
H= 5/3 * 12=20
T=3/5 H= 12 check that.