PSLE Penelope had 45 paperclips and Sabrina had 35 paperclips. After Penelope gave some of her paperclips to Sabrina, the number of paperclips Penelope and Sabrina had was in the ratio 3 : 5. How many paperclips did Sabrina have in the end?
|
Penelope |
Sabrina |
Total |
Before |
45 |
35 |
80 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 45 + 35
= 80
Total number of paperclips
= 3 u + 5 u
= 8 u
8 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 8 = 10
Number of paperclips that Sabrina had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= 50
Answer(s): 50