PSLE Jane had 52 paperclips and Raeann had 11 paperclips. After Jane gave some of her paperclips to Raeann, the number of paperclips Jane and Raeann had was in the ratio 2 : 5. How many paperclips did Raeann have in the end?
|
Jane |
Raeann |
Total |
Before |
52 |
11 |
63 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
2 u |
5 u |
7 u |
Total number of paperclips
= 52 + 11
= 63
Total number of paperclips
= 2 u + 5 u
= 7 u
7 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 7 = 9
Number of paperclips that Raeann had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= 45
Answer(s): 45