The ratio of mangosteens to mangoes is 2 : 5. If 20 mangoes are added, the ratio of mangosteens to mangoes will be 2 : 9. How many more mangoes than mangosteens are there in the end?
| |
Mangosteens |
Mangoes |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
|
+ 20 |
| After |
2 u |
9 u |
The number of mangosteens at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of mangoes added
= 9 u - 5 u
= 4 u
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Number of more mangoes than mangosteens in the end
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= 35
Answer(s): 35
