The ratio of mangosteens to pomegranates is 2 : 5. If 36 pomegranates are added, the ratio of mangosteens to pomegranates will be 2 : 9. How many more pomegranates than mangosteens are there in the end?
| |
Mangosteens |
Pomegranates |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
|
+ 36 |
| After |
2 u |
9 u |
The number of mangosteens at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of pomegranates added
= 9 u - 5 u
= 4 u
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Number of more pomegranates than mangosteens in the end
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 9
= 63
Answer(s): 63
