PSLE Elyse had 69 paperclips and Abi had 26 paperclips. After Elyse gave some of her paperclips to Abi, the number of paperclips Elyse and Abi had was in the ratio 2 : 3. How many paperclips did Elyse have in the end?
|
Elyse |
Abi |
Total |
Before |
69 |
26 |
95 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
2 u |
3 u |
5 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 69 + 26
= 95
Total number of paperclips
= 2 u + 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 5 = 19
Number of paperclips that Elyse had in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 19
= 38
Answer(s): 38