Japheth bought some pears and lemons in the ratio of 2 : 3 . After buying another 12 fruits each, the ratio becomes 7 : 9. Find the number of pears and lemons he has now.
| |
Pears |
Lemons |
Difference |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
| Change |
+ 12 |
+ 12 |
|
| After |
7x1 =
7 u |
9x1 =
9 u |
2x1 =
2 u |
Since the same number of fruits bought for each type of fruits is the same, the difference in the number of pears and lemons at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Make the difference in the number of pears and lemons the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Increase in the number of pears
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Number of lemons and pears that $(Fred) has now
= 7 u + 9 u
= 16 u
= 16 x 4
= 64
Answer(s): 64
