The ratio of mangosteens to lemons is 3 : 8. If 50 lemons are added, the ratio of mangosteens to lemons will be 3 : 13. How many more lemons than mangosteens are there in the end?
| |
Mangosteens |
Lemons |
| Before |
3 u |
8 u |
| Change |
|
+ 50 |
| After |
3 u |
13 u |
The number of mangosteens at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of lemons added
= 13 u - 8 u
= 5 u
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Number of more lemons than mangosteens in the end
= 13 u - 3 u
= 10 u
= 10 x 10
= 100
Answer(s): 100
