The ratio of pears to pomegranates is 5 : 7. If 14 pomegranates are added, the ratio of pears to pomegranates will be 5 : 9. How many more pomegranates than pears are there in the end?
| |
Pears |
Pomegranates |
| Before |
5 u |
7 u |
| Change |
|
+ 14 |
| After |
5 u |
9 u |
The number of pears at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of pomegranates added
= 9 u - 7 u
= 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Number of more pomegranates than pears in the end
= 9 u - 5 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 7
= 28
Answer(s): 28
