PSLE Usha had 50 paperclips and Emily had 14 paperclips. After Usha gave some of her paperclips to Emily, the number of paperclips Usha and Emily had was in the ratio 3 : 5. How many paperclips did Usha have in the end?
|
Usha |
Emily |
Total |
Before |
50 |
14 |
64 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 50 + 14
= 64
Total number of paperclips
= 3 u + 5 u
= 8 u
8 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 8 = 8
Number of paperclips that Usha had in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 8
= 24
Answer(s): 24