PSLE Julie had 68 paperclips and Fiona had 31 paperclips. After Julie gave some of her paperclips to Fiona, the number of paperclips Julie and Fiona had was in the ratio 4 : 5. How many paperclips did Fiona have in the end?
|
Julie |
Fiona |
Total |
Before |
68 |
31 |
99 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
4 u |
5 u |
9 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 68 + 31
= 99
Total number of paperclips
= 4 u + 5 u
= 9 u
9 u = 99
1 u = 99 ÷ 9 = 11
Number of paperclips that Fiona had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 11
= 55
Answer(s): 55