The ratio of pomegranates to lemons is 3 : 5. If 60 lemons are added, the ratio of pomegranates to lemons will be 3 : 10. How many more lemons than pomegranates are there in the end?
| |
Pomegranates |
Lemons |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
|
+ 60 |
| After |
3 u |
10 u |
The number of pomegranates at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of lemons added
= 10 u - 5 u
= 5 u
5 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 5 = 12
Number of more lemons than pomegranates in the end
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 12
= 84
Answer(s): 84
