The ratio of peaches to mangosteens is 3 : 8. If 36 mangosteens are added, the ratio of peaches to mangosteens will be 3 : 11. How many more mangosteens than peaches are there in the end?
| |
Peaches |
Mangosteens |
| Before |
3 u |
8 u |
| Change |
|
+ 36 |
| After |
3 u |
11 u |
The number of peaches at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of mangosteens added
= 11 u - 8 u
= 3 u
3 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Number of more mangosteens than peaches in the end
= 11 u - 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 12
= 96
Answer(s): 96
