There were some stickers in Box F and Box G. After Nick transferred
35 of the stickers from Box F to Box G, the ratio of the number of stickers in Box F to that in Box G changed to 1 : 8. Find the ratio of the numbers of stickers in Box G to the number of stickers in Box F at first.
| |
Box F |
Box G |
| Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
13 u |
| Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
| After |
2x1 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Box F and
Box G in the end |
1x2 =
2 u |
8x2 =
16 u |
The number of stickers in Box F in the end is repeated. Make the number of stickers in Box F in the end the same. LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
At first
Box G : Box F
13: 5
Answer(s): 13: 5
