Question
the ratio of the number of marbles Zali had to the number of marbles Muthu had was 3:4.Muthu gave half of his marbles to Zali.what was the new ratio of the number of marbles Zali had to munber of marbles Muthu had? pls give your answer clearly
Answers
DrBob222
If Z has 3 marbles and M has 4 marbles, the ratio of Z/M = 3/4
If M gives half of his marbles to Z, M will be left with 2 and Z will have 5. The ratio Z/M now is 5/2.
If M gives half of his marbles to Z, M will be left with 2 and Z will have 5. The ratio Z/M now is 5/2.