Ratio Word Problem: Using Ratios and Differences

Ratio Word Problem: Using Ratios and Differences

Secondary 1

The number of marbles Alex, Ben and Charles have is in the ratio \(3:x:5\).

Charles has \(32\) marbles more than Alex, while Ben had \(16\) marbles less than Charles.

Calculate the number of marble Charles has.
Calculate the value of \(x\).

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Answer:(a) \(80\) marbles (b) \(x=4\)

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