PSLE Jean had 75 bookmarks and Roshel had 29 bookmarks. After Jean gave some of her bookmarks to Roshel, the number of bookmarks Jean and Roshel had was in the ratio 3 : 5. How many bookmarks did Roshel have in the end?
|
Jean |
Roshel |
Total |
Before |
75 |
29 |
104 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
Total number of bookmarks
= 75 + 29
= 104
Total number of bookmarks
= 3 u + 5 u
= 8 u
8 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 8 = 13
Number of bookmarks that Roshel had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 13
= 65
Answer(s): 65