Japheth had
38 the number of marbles that Jeremy had at first. After Jeremy gave Japheth 45 of his marbles, Japheth had
35 the number of marbles that Jeremy had. How many marbles did Jeremy have in the end?
|
Japheth |
Jeremy |
Total |
Before |
3x8 = 24 u |
8x8 = 64 u |
11x8 = 88 u |
Change |
+ 9 u |
- 9 u |
|
After |
3x11 = 33 u |
5x11 = 55 u |
8x11 = 88 u |
The total number of marbles that Japheth and Jeremy had at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the total number of marbles the same. LCM of 11 and 8 is 88.
Number of marbles that Jeremy gave Japheth
= 33 u - 24 u
= 9 u
9 u = 45
1 u = 45 ÷ 9 = 5
Number of marbles that Jeremy had in the end
= 55 u
= 55 x 5
= 275
Answer(s): 275