PSLE Gabby had 69 paperclips and Shiyun had 29 paperclips. After Gabby gave some of her paperclips to Shiyun, the number of paperclips Gabby and Shiyun had was in the ratio 2 : 5. How many paperclips did Shiyun have in the end?
|
Gabby |
Shiyun |
Total |
Before |
69 |
29 |
98 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
2 u |
5 u |
7 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 69 + 29
= 98
Total number of paperclips
= 2 u + 5 u
= 7 u
7 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 7 = 14
Number of paperclips that Shiyun had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 14
= 70
Answer(s): 70