Hazel, Irene and Jaslyn had lollipops in the ratio of 9 : 2 : 1. After Hazel gave 40 lollipops to Irene and Jaslyn, the three of them had the same number of lollipops. Find the total number of lollipops the children had.
| |
Hazel |
Irene |
Jaslyn |
Total |
| Before |
9 u |
2 u |
1 u |
12 u |
| Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
|
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
4 u |
12 u |
Total number of lollipops
= 9 u + 2 u + 1 u
= 12 u
Number of lollipops that each had in the end
= 12 u ÷ 3
= 4 u
Number of lollipops that Hazel gave to Irene and Jaslyn
= 9 u - 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 5 = 8
Total number of lollipops
= 12 u
= 12 x 8
= 96
Answer(s): 96
