The ratio of pomegranates to chikoos is 5 : 7. If 8 chikoos are added, the ratio of pomegranates to chikoos will be 5 : 11. How many less pomegranates than chikoos are there in the end?
| |
Pomegranates |
Chikoos |
| Before |
5 u |
7 u |
| Change |
|
+ 8 |
| After |
5 u |
11 u |
The number of pomegranates at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of chikoos added
= 11 u - 7 u
= 4 u
4 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 4 = 2
Number of less pomegranates than chikoos in the end
= 11 u - 5 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 2
= 12
Answer(s): 12
