There were some marbles in Box K and Box L. After Charlie transferred
15 of the marbles from Box K to Box L, the ratio of the number of marbles in Box K to that in Box L changed to 2 : 9. Find the ratio of the numbers of marbles in Box L to the number of marbles in Box K at first.
|
Box K |
Box L |
Before |
5x1 = 5 u |
17 u |
Change |
- 1x1 = - 1 u |
+ 1 u |
After |
4x1 = 4 u |
|
Comparing Box K and Box L in the end |
2x2 = 4 u |
9x2 = 18 u |
The number of marbles in Box K in the end is repeated. Make the number of marbles in Box K in the end the same. LCM of 4 and 2 is 4.
At first
Box L : Box K
17: 5
Answer(s): 17: 5