PSLE George kept markers in boxes N and P. Box N contained twice as many markers as box P. In box N,
14 of the markers were yellow markers. In box P,
13 of the markers were yellow markers. What fraction of George's markers were yellow markers?
Box N |
Box P |
Total |
2x3x2 |
1x3x2 |
3x3x2 |
Y |
Not yellow |
Y |
Not yellow |
|
1x3 |
3x3 |
1x1x2 |
2x1x2 |
|
3 u |
9 u |
2 u |
4 u |
18 u |
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Number of yellow markers
= 3 u + 2 u
= 5 u
Total number of markers = 18 u
Fraction of George's markers that were yellow =
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