The ratio of Andrew's marbles to Violet's marbles at first was 2 : 5. After Andrew gave Violet 105 marbles, the ratio of Andrew's marbles to Violet's marbles is 1 : 4. What was the number of marbles they had in total?
|
Andrew |
Violet |
Total |
Before |
2x5 = 10 u |
5x5 = 25 u
|
7x5 = 35 u |
Change |
- 105 |
+ 105 |
|
After |
1x7 = 7 u |
4x7 = 28 u |
5x7 = 35 u |
Number of marbles that Andrew gave Violet
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 105
1 u = 105 ÷ 3 = 35
Total number of marbles that they had
= 35 u
= 35 x 35
= 1225
Answer(s): 1225