PSLE Fiona had 79 bookmarks and Kimberly had 17 bookmarks. After Fiona gave some of her bookmarks to Kimberly, the number of bookmarks Fiona and Kimberly had was in the ratio 3 : 5. How many bookmarks did Kimberly have in the end?
|
Fiona |
Kimberly |
Total |
Before |
79 |
17 |
96 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
Total number of bookmarks
= 79 + 17
= 96
Total number of bookmarks
= 3 u + 5 u
= 8 u
8 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 8 = 12
Number of bookmarks that Kimberly had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= 60
Answer(s): 60