The ratio of mangoes to passion fruits is 3 : 4. If 56 passion fruits are added, the ratio of mangoes to passion fruits will be 1 : 4. How many passion fruits are there?
| |
Mangoes |
Passion Fruits |
| Before |
3x1 =
3 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
|
+ 56 |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
The number of mangoes at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of mangoes at first and in the end the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Number of passion fruits added
= 12 u - 4 u
= 8 u
8 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 8 = 7
Number of passion fruits
= 4 u
= 4 x 7
= 28
Answer(s): 28
