Question
The total number of balls in Box X, Box Y and Box Z was 156. 38 of the balls from Box X and 24 balls from Box Y were removed. More balls were then added into Box Z until the number of balls in it was quadrupled. The ratio of the number of balls in Box X to Box Y to Box Z became 5 : 3 : 4.
  1. How many less balls were there in Box Y than Box X at first?
  2. Find the total number of balls in Box Y and Box Z in the end.
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The total number of balls in Box X, Box Y and Box Z was 156. 38 of the balls from Box X and 24 balls from Box Y were removed. More balls were then added into Box Z until the number of balls in it was quadrupled. The ratio of the number of balls in Box X to Box Y to Box Z became 5 : 3 : 4.
  1. How many less balls were there in Box Y than Box X at first?
  2. Find the total number of balls in Box Y and Box Z in the end.