Friday, March 30, 2012

P6 ratio (Heuristics: model and algebra )

Bobby had some red and blue marbles.
If 72 red marbles were removed, the ratio of the number red marbles to that of the blue marbles would be 1:2.
If 180 blue marbles were removed instead, the ratio would become 5:1.
How many red marbles were there?

(Adapted from a question from Bryan Chua)