There were some marbles in Box R and Box S. After Rael transferred
25 of the marbles from Box R to Box S, the ratio of the number of marbles in Box R to that in Box S changed to 1 : 7. Find the ratio of the numbers of marbles in Box R to the number of marbles in Box S at first.
|
Box R |
Box S |
Before |
5x1 = 5 u |
19 u |
Change |
- 2x1 = - 2 u |
+ 2 u |
After |
3x1 = 3 u |
|
Comparing Box R and Box S in the end |
1x3 = 3 u |
7x3 = 21 u |
The number of marbles in Box R in the end is repeated. Make the number of marbles in Box R in the end the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
At first
Box R : Box S
5 : 19
Answer(s): 5 : 19