Question
The total number of marbles in Box V, Box W and Box X was 138. 38 of the marbles from Box V and 21 marbles from Box W were removed. More marbles were then added into Box X until the number of marbles in it was tripled. The ratio of the number of marbles in Box V to Box W to Box X became 5 : 4 : 3.
  1. How many less marbles were there in Box W than Box V at first?
  2. Find the total number of marbles in Box W and Box X in the end.
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(b)

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The total number of marbles in Box V, Box W and Box X was 138. 38 of the marbles from Box V and 21 marbles from Box W were removed. More marbles were then added into Box X until the number of marbles in it was tripled. The ratio of the number of marbles in Box V to Box W to Box X became 5 : 4 : 3.
  1. How many less marbles were there in Box W than Box V at first?
  2. Find the total number of marbles in Box W and Box X in the end.