PSLE Simon kept markers in boxes V and W. Box V contained twice as many markers as box W. In box V,
15 of the markers were purple markers. In box W,
14 of the markers were purple markers. What fraction of Simon's markers were purple markers?
Box V |
Box W |
Total |
2x4x5 |
1x4x5 |
3x4x5 |
P |
Not purple |
P |
Not purple |
|
1x8 |
4x8 |
1x1x5 |
3x1x5 |
|
8 u |
32 u |
5 u |
15 u |
60 u |
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40.
Number of purple markers
= 8 u + 5 u
= 13 u
Total number of markers = 60 u
Fraction of Simon's markers that were purple =
1360 Answer(s):
1360