PSLE Lynn had 53 paperclips and Irene had 31 paperclips. After Lynn gave some of her paperclips to Irene, the number of paperclips Lynn and Irene had was in the ratio 2 : 4. How many paperclips did Irene have in the end?
|
Lynn |
Irene |
Total |
Before |
53 |
31 |
84 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
2 u |
4 u |
6 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 53 + 31
= 84
Total number of paperclips
= 2 u + 4 u
= 6 u
6 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 6 = 14
Number of paperclips that Irene had in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 14
= 56
Answer(s): 56