PSLE Caden kept markers in boxes W and X. Box W contained thrice as many markers as box X. In box W,
14 of the markers were purple markers. In box X,
12 of the markers were purple markers. What fraction of Caden's markers were purple markers?
Box W |
Box X |
Total |
3x2x2 |
1x2x2 |
4x2x2 |
P |
Not purple |
P |
Not purple |
|
1x3 |
3x3 |
1x1x2 |
1x1x2 |
|
3 u |
9 u |
2 u |
2 u |
16 u |
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Number of purple markers
= 3 u + 2 u
= 5 u
Total number of markers = 16 u
Fraction of Caden's markers that were purple =
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