PSLE David kept markers in boxes P and Q. Box P contained twice as many markers as box Q. In box P,
13 of the markers were green markers. In box Q,
14 of the markers were green markers. What fraction of David's markers were green markers?
Box P |
Box Q |
Total |
2x4x3 |
1x4x3 |
3x4x3 |
G |
Not green |
G |
Not green |
|
1x8 |
2x8 |
1x1x3 |
3x1x3 |
|
8 u |
16 u |
3 u |
9 u |
36 u |
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24.
Number of green markers
= 8 u + 3 u
= 11 u
Total number of markers = 36 u
Fraction of David's markers that were green =
1136 Answer(s):
1136