PSLE Fabian kept markers in boxes R and S. Box R contained thrice as many markers as box S. In box R,
13 of the markers were blue markers. In box S,
14 of the markers were blue markers. What fraction of Fabian's markers were blue markers?
Box R |
Box S |
Total |
3x4x1 |
1x4x1 |
4x4x1 |
B |
Not blue |
B |
Not blue |
|
1x4 |
2x4 |
1x1x1 |
3x1x1 |
|
4 u |
8 u |
1 u |
3 u |
16 u |
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12.
Number of blue markers
= 4 u + 1 u
= 5 u
Total number of markers = 16 u
Fraction of Fabian's markers that were blue =
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