PSLE Paul kept markers in boxes M and N. Box M contained twice as many markers as box N. In box M,
15 of the markers were purple markers. In box N,
13 of the markers were purple markers. What fraction of Paul's markers were purple markers?
Box M |
Box N |
Total |
2x3x5 |
1x3x5 |
3x3x5 |
P |
Not purple |
P |
Not purple |
|
1x6 |
4x6 |
1x1x5 |
2x1x5 |
|
6 u |
24 u |
5 u |
10 u |
45 u |
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30.
Number of purple markers
= 6 u + 5 u
= 11 u
Total number of markers = 45 u
Fraction of Paul's markers that were purple =
1145 Answer(s):
1145