The ratio of pomegranates to lemons is 3 : 7. If 24 lemons are added, the ratio of pomegranates to lemons will be 3 : 10. How many more lemons than pomegranates are there in the end?
|
Pomegranates |
Lemons |
Before |
3 u |
7 u |
Change |
|
+ 24 |
After |
3 u |
10 u |
The number of pomegranates at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of lemons added
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of more lemons than pomegranates in the end
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= 56
Answer(s): 56