Question
The total number of marbles in Bag L, Bag M and Bag N was 178. 38 of the marbles from Bag L and 24 marbles from Bag M were removed. More marbles were then added into Bag N until the number of marbles in it was tripled. The ratio of the number of marbles in Bag L to Bag M to Bag N became 5 : 5 : 3.
  1. How many more marbles were there in Bag L than Bag M at first?
  2. Find the total number of marbles in Bag L and Bag N in the end.
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The total number of marbles in Bag L, Bag M and Bag N was 178. 38 of the marbles from Bag L and 24 marbles from Bag M were removed. More marbles were then added into Bag N until the number of marbles in it was tripled. The ratio of the number of marbles in Bag L to Bag M to Bag N became 5 : 5 : 3.
  1. How many more marbles were there in Bag L than Bag M at first?
  2. Find the total number of marbles in Bag L and Bag N in the end.