There were some erasers in Box S and Box T. After Oscar transferred
15 of the erasers from Box S to Box T, the ratio of the number of erasers in Box S to that in Box T changed to 3 : 8. Find the ratio of the numbers of erasers in Box T to the number of erasers in Box S at first.
|
Box S |
Box T |
Before |
5x3 = 15 u |
29 u |
Change |
- 1x3 = - 3 u |
+ 3 u |
After |
4x3 = 12 u |
|
Comparing Box S and Box T in the end |
3x4 = 12 u |
8x4 = 32 u |
The number of erasers in Box S in the end is repeated. Make the number of erasers in Box S in the end the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
At first
Box T : Box S
29: 15
Answer(s): 29: 15