PSLE Jaslyn had 49 paperclips and Hazel had 35 paperclips. After Jaslyn gave some of her paperclips to Hazel, the number of paperclips Jaslyn and Hazel had was in the ratio 3 : 4. How many paperclips did Hazel have in the end?
|
Jaslyn |
Hazel |
Total |
Before |
49 |
35 |
84 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
4 u |
7 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 49 + 35
= 84
Total number of paperclips
= 3 u + 4 u
= 7 u
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Number of paperclips that Hazel had in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 12
= 48
Answer(s): 48