PSLE Shannon had 50 paperclips and Gwen had 10 paperclips. After Shannon gave some of her paperclips to Gwen, the number of paperclips Shannon and Gwen had was in the ratio 2 : 4. How many paperclips did Gwen have in the end?
|
Shannon |
Gwen |
Total |
Before |
50 |
10 |
60 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
2 u |
4 u |
6 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 50 + 10
= 60
Total number of paperclips
= 2 u + 4 u
= 6 u
6 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 6 = 10
Number of paperclips that Gwen had in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 10
= 40
Answer(s): 40