PSLE Victoria had 53 bookmarks and Diana had 19 bookmarks. After Victoria gave some of her bookmarks to Diana, the number of bookmarks Victoria and Diana had was in the ratio 3 : 5. How many bookmarks did Victoria have in the end?
|
Victoria |
Diana |
Total |
Before |
53 |
19 |
72 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
Total number of bookmarks
= 53 + 19
= 72
Total number of bookmarks
= 3 u + 5 u
= 8 u
8 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 8 = 9
Number of bookmarks that Victoria had in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 9
= 27
Answer(s): 27