1. **State the problem:** We have a grid with numbers 2, 16, 3, and 24 arranged in a 2x3 grid, and a 5 pointing to an unknown $x$. The note says there are 24 purple jelly beans and the total is 40. 2. **Understand the problem:** We want to find the value of $x$ related to the numbers given, likely representing quantities or ratios. 3. **Analyze the grid:** The numbers 2 and 16 are in the top row, 3 and 24 in the bottom row. The 5 points to $x$ below the grid. 4. **Interpret the numbers:** The 24 purple jelly beans correspond to the bottom-right cell. The total is 40, which might be the sum of some parts. 5. **Set up the equation:** If 24 corresponds to the bottom-right cell and total is 40, then the unknown $x$ plus 24 equals 40: $$x + 24 = 40$$ 6. **Solve for $x$:** $$x = 40 - 24$$ $$x = 16$$ 7. **Conclusion:** The value of $x$ is 16. This matches the top-right cell value, confirming the interpretation. **Final answer:** $x = 16$