The ratio of pears to passion fruits is 3 : 5. If 36 passion fruits are added, the ratio of pears to passion fruits will be 3 : 8. How many less pears than passion fruits are there in the end?
| |
Pears |
Passion Fruits |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
|
+ 36 |
| After |
3 u |
8 u |
The number of pears at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of passion fruits added
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Number of less pears than passion fruits in the end
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= 60
Answer(s): 60
