The ratio of persimmons to pomegranates is 3 : 4. If 16 pomegranates are added, the ratio of persimmons to pomegranates will be 3 : 8. How many less persimmons than pomegranates are there in the end?
| |
Persimmons |
Pomegranates |
| Before |
3 u |
4 u |
| Change |
|
+ 16 |
| After |
3 u |
8 u |
The number of persimmons at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of pomegranates added
= 8 u - 4 u
= 4 u
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Number of less persimmons than pomegranates in the end
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 4
= 20
Answer(s): 20
