Question
The total number of marbles in Box M, Box N and Box P was 135. 47 of the marbles from Box M and 3 marbles from Box N were removed. More marbles were then added into Box P until the number of marbles in it was doubled. The ratio of the number of marbles in Box M to Box N to Box P became 3 : 3 : 2.
  1. How many more marbles were there in Box M than Box N at first?
  2. Find the total number of marbles in Box M and Box P in the end.
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The total number of marbles in Box M, Box N and Box P was 135. 47 of the marbles from Box M and 3 marbles from Box N were removed. More marbles were then added into Box P until the number of marbles in it was doubled. The ratio of the number of marbles in Box M to Box N to Box P became 3 : 3 : 2.
  1. How many more marbles were there in Box M than Box N at first?
  2. Find the total number of marbles in Box M and Box P in the end.