Question
The total number of balls in Box A, Box B and Box C was 172. 58 of the balls from Box A and 4 balls from Box B were removed. More balls were then added into Box C until the number of balls in it was tripled. The ratio of the number of balls in Box A to Box B to Box C became 3 : 5 : 3.
  1. How many less balls were there in Box B than Box A at first?
  2. Find the total number of balls in Box B and Box C in the end.
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The total number of balls in Box A, Box B and Box C was 172. 58 of the balls from Box A and 4 balls from Box B were removed. More balls were then added into Box C until the number of balls in it was tripled. The ratio of the number of balls in Box A to Box B to Box C became 3 : 5 : 3.
  1. How many less balls were there in Box B than Box A at first?
  2. Find the total number of balls in Box B and Box C in the end.