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