Natalie had some mangosteens and apples in 2 baskets. In Basket K, the number of mangosteens to the number of apples was in the ratio of 5 : 9. In Basket L, there were twice as many mangosteens as apples. After Natalie transferred
13 of the apples from Basket K to Basket L, the number of fruits left in Basket K was 132 and the ratio of the number of mangosteens to the number of apples in Basket B became 1 : 5. How many fruits were in Basket L in the end?
|
Basket K |
Basket L |
|
Mangosteens |
Apples |
Mangosteens |
Apples |
Before |
5 u |
9 u |
2x1 = 2 p |
1x1 = 1 p |
Change |
|
- 3 u |
|
+ 3 u (+ 9 p) |
After |
5 u |
6 u |
1x2 = 2 p |
5x2 = 10 p |
Number of apples that Natalie transferred from Basket K to Basket L
=
13 x 9 u
= 3 u
Total number of fruits in Basket K in the end
= 5 u + 6 u
= 11 u
11 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 11 = 12
The number of mangosteens in Basket L is the unchanged quantity.
LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
Number of apples that Natalie transferred from Basket K to Basket L
= 3 u
= 3 x 12
= 36
Increase in the number of apples that due to the transfer from Basket K to Basket L
= 10 p - 1 p
= 9 p
9 p = 3 u
9 p = 36
1 p = 36 ÷ 9 = 4
Number of fruits in Basket L in the end
= 2 p + 10 p
= 12 p
= 12 x 4
= 48
Answer(s): 48