PSLE Winnie had 41 bookmarks and Marion had 36 bookmarks. After Winnie gave some of her bookmarks to Marion, the number of bookmarks Winnie and Marion had was in the ratio 3 : 4. How many bookmarks did Marion have in the end?
|
Winnie |
Marion |
Total |
Before |
41 |
36 |
77 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
4 u |
7 u |
Total number of bookmarks
= 41 + 36
= 77
Total number of bookmarks
= 3 u + 4 u
= 7 u
7 u = 77
1 u = 77 ÷ 7 = 11
Number of bookmarks that Marion had in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 11
= 44
Answer(s): 44