The weight of each pile yesterday will be 6 and 8 pounds.
<h3>What is the unitary method?</h3>
The unitary method is a method for solving a problem by the first value of a single unit and then finding the value by multiplying the single value.
It is Given that Yesterday the ratio of seeds in these piles was 3:4.
Let 3x and 4x represent the seeds.
If the 2 pounds of seeds are added in the bigger pile, then
4x + 2
He also ate 1/4 pound from the smaller pile,
3x - 1/4
The quantities of seeds in those piles is in the ratio of 5:16.
So, 4x + 2 = 5x
3x - 1/4 = 16x
Solve;
So, 4x + 2 = 5x
2 = 5x - 4x
x = 2
The weight of each pie will be
3x = 6 pound
4x = 8 pound
Hence, The weight of each pile yesterday would be 6 and 8 pounds.
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