Jane had some marble collection.
12 of them were red and the rest were green. She gave away 150 of the green marbles and 50% of the red marbles. She then had
23 of her marble collection left. How many marbles did Jane give away?
| |
Red |
Green |
Total |
Total |
Before
|
1x3 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
Change
|
- 0.5x3 =
- 1.5 u |
- 150 |
|
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
After
|
0.5x3 =
1.5 u |
3 u - 150 |
|
2x2 =
4 u |
The total number of marbles that Jane had at first is repeated. Make the total number of marbles at first the same. LCM 2 and 3 is 6.
Number of red marbles that Jane gave away
= 50% x 1 u
=
50100 x 1 u
= 0.5 u
1.5 u - 150 = 2 u
2 u - 1.5 u = 150
0.5 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 0.5 = 300
Number of marbles that Jane gave away
= 2 u
= 2 x 300
= 600
Answer(s): 600
