PSLE Nicole had 67 paperclips and Tammy had 37 paperclips. After Nicole gave some of her paperclips to Tammy, the number of paperclips Nicole and Tammy had was in the ratio 3 : 5. How many paperclips did Tammy have in the end?
|
Nicole |
Tammy |
Total |
Before |
67 |
37 |
104 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 67 + 37
= 104
Total number of paperclips
= 3 u + 5 u
= 8 u
8 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 8 = 13
Number of paperclips that Tammy had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 13
= 65
Answer(s): 65