The ratio of chikoos to pomegranates is 2 : 5. If 8 pomegranates are added, the ratio of chikoos to pomegranates will be 2 : 7. How many less chikoos than pomegranates are there in the end?
| |
Chikoos |
Pomegranates |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
|
+ 8 |
| After |
2 u |
7 u |
The number of chikoos at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of pomegranates added
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Number of less chikoos than pomegranates in the end
= 7 u - 2 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 4
= 20
Answer(s): 20
